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The city is also experienced in moments of pause. At a table in the sun, for instance, on a terrace that becomes a gentle threshold between public and private space. For decades, cafés and bars have been a natural extension of the urban environment, and, within this context, furniture ceases to be a purely functional support and becomes an active part of the city’s landscape.
Terrace furniture as everyday architecture
Terrace furniture must coexist with architecture, withstand the constant flow of passersby, adapt to climatic conditions, and endure intensive use—without sacrificing design. It is within this balance of aesthetics, functionality, and durability that Resol's designs find their natural place, as they are conceived to engage in dialogue with the city.
The city, however, demands diverse solutions. The designs created by Joan Gaspar for Resol respond to this need for flexibility. The Gina chair, for example, is comfortable and stackable, conceived for the everyday rhythm of cafés and bars where furniture is constantly moved, rearranged, and stored. Its design simplifies maintenance and space management.
A similar approach is evident in the Como chair, which reinterprets the memory of classic metal bistro chairs through a contemporary material: polypropylene reinforced with fiberglass. The result is a durable, lightweight, and easy-to-maintain piece, ideal for urban terraces where furniture must endure temperature changes, frequent cleaning, and continuous use. A chair that evokes the European imagery of cafés and conversation, adapted to today’s demands.
Building the city through pause
These are just a few examples from Resol’s catalog that can be incorporated into street-level restaurant, bar, and café terraces. When designing these spaces, many interior designers aim to create small, welcoming plazas—places that invite passersby to stop, sit down, enjoy a drink slowly, and take part, even briefly, in the city’s pulse.
In this ongoing dialogue among urban planning, architecture, and everyday life, terrace furniture becomes a quiet yet decisive tool in shaping the city: a city that is more livable, more approachable, and designed to be enjoyed.