Seaside terraces have an undeniable charm. The light, the sea breeze and the panoramic views turn any hospitality venue into a memorable experience for guests. However, for hotel and restaurant managers, these locations also present one of the greatest logistical and financial challenges: constant exposure to UV radiation, extreme humidity and salt spray from the sea air.
In contract projects in coastal areas, outdoor furniture cannot be chosen purely on aesthetic grounds. It must be a strategic decision based on durability, low maintenance and long-term cost-effectiveness. It is in this demanding context that the industrial eco-design of SHAF, a furniture brand by Sp-Berner, demonstrates that maximum durability and a commitment to the environment go hand in hand.
Materials designed for demanding environments (hospitality sector)
In the contract sector, every square metre of terrace space must be profitable. Traditional materials such as metal (which is prone to saltpetre corrosion) or natural wood (which requires costly annual sanding and varnishing) reduce business efficiency.
SHAF’s response to the real needs of the hospitality sector is based on the development of advanced technical solutions. A clear example is the Saona Chair, designed specifically for intensive, professional outdoor use.
- Materials engineering: the Saona Chair is made from high-quality fibreglass-reinforced polypropylene. This molecular composition makes it completely resistant to moisture and salt spray, preventing the material from weakening or flaking over time.
- Safety and official certification: for the peace of mind of specifiers and hoteliers, it holds a certificate of suitability for public use in accordance with the UNE 581-1-2 standard, which guarantees that the product has passed the most rigorous safety and stability tests on the market.
- Structural strength: despite its visual lightness and ease of stacking, the structure of the Saona Chair is capable of supporting a load of up to 150 kg, making it a robust choice for a constant and varied flow of customers.
- Colour versatility: it is available in 4 carefully selected colours to suit contemporary design projects, from the most Mediterranean aesthetic concepts to avant-garde urban terraces.
The importance of a sturdy outdoor table
Whilst chairs are subject to wear and tear from daily use and movement, patio tables are exposed to direct sunlight and high summer temperatures – factors that often cause low-quality surfaces to fade.
To solve this problem, SHAF’s Premium Table overcomes the weaknesses of conventional outdoor furniture. Its design combines stable legs made from high-quality polypropylene with a compact, high-strength tabletop.
What is truly revolutionary about this set is its ability to add sophistication without requiring staff to spend time on maintenance tasks. Its finishes, featuring imitation marble or wood patterns, perfectly recreate the visual elegance of organic materials, but with the benefits of polypropylene: hygienic, non-porous surfaces that are easy to disinfect with a simple damp cloth and completely resistant to stains from oils, wine or food acids.
Sp-Berner’s “Good Plastic”: sustainability that drives your CSR
Today, purchasing motivations in the B2B sector have evolved. Purchasing managers and hoteliers no longer consider price and design alone; environmental responsibility has become a key award criterion. Choosing sustainable furniture enhances the hotel brand’s reputation, attracts the end consumer (who is increasingly conscious of ecotourism) and complies with European circular economy regulations.
At SHAF, we apply the concept of ‘Good Plastic’. The Saona Chair and the Premium Table have been created in line with a strict philosophy of eco-design and the circular economy (upcycling).
At the end of their exceptionally long lifespan, these pieces of furniture are once again 100% recyclable, ensuring an infinite life cycle that cares for the planet whilst protecting your business assets.
Contract design built to last
The true value of furniture in the contract sector is not measured on the day the space opens, but after withstanding several seasons of heavy use in the sun and salty air.
The combination of the Saona Chair and the Premium Table offers architects, interior designers and hoteliers the perfect solution: elegant outdoor settings, maximum operational functionality and reinforced structures built to withstand the test of time on the seafront.
Because in coastal hospitality projects, design is the calling card that attracts customers; but technical durability is what guarantees the business’s profitability.
