DFN Luxury Outdoor represents the pure art of living expressed through creativity. Skill, technique, imagination, beauty, strength, and continuous innovation come together to transform materials, shapes, and colours, enhancing, and influencing the spaces they adorn and the lives of those who live in them. When outdoor spaces evolve into visions, they give rise to creations that align with the lifestyle of those who live there, crafting a unique and personal space. This is the art of Outdoor Living by DFN.
EXTRAORDINARY CHOICES
FOR LIVING OUTDOOR
My Outdoor
DFN is a company that fosters connections and creative expressions through its furniture, blending multi-experiential elements. Outdoor spaces are as boundless as personalities. With a vast collection, DFN empowers customers to define their unique expression of living, what we define as Outdoor, and what they will come to call My Outdoor.
Around you inside you
We define and create spaces that embody pure harmony, places where people feel free to be themselves, to breathe, to resonate, and to relax completely. Our creations are an open, elegant, and eclectic dialogue, inviting self-discovery and encouraging individuals to share their own stories.
DFN is a brand that crafts exclusive outdoor spaces that reflect the uniqueness of those who live in them.
THE YEARS OF SENSES AND IMAGINATION
1989
The Dolcefarniente brand was established in 1989, rooted in the artisanal Italian craftsmanship of rattan and wicker, where it gained worldwide recognition. The creation of DFN, many years later, is intrinsically linked to this heritage, of which it remains a dedicated guardian. Since the beginning, the company has expressed its unique vision. Imagination was the foundation. By transforming reality to align with ideas, desires, and dreams, we created solutions that transcended the existing and consistently reflected the human need for harmonious beauty.
2013
In 2013, DFN Srl was founded. Its first milestone was the acquisition and transformation of the historic Dolcefarniente brand, renowned for its artisanal rattan and wicker craftsmanship in Italy. The next step was entrusting designer Samuele Mazza with the artistic direction of a new outdoor furniture collection, aimed at developing a luxury concept for outdoor spaces. This visionary approach firmly positioned DFN as a unique company in the market, earning it a prominent place in the realm of luxury outdoor furniture.
2014
An important year for DFN. The company made its debut at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan, introducing the Samuele Mazza Outdoor Collection. The concept was new: to furnish outdoor spaces with the same meticulous attention to detail and refined materials as utilised in indoor environments. This vision of creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, surrounding people with beauty in every setting, resonated with our audience. The collection garnered widespread attention and enthusiastic acclaim.
2017
A landmark year marked by significant collaborations and creative milestones. DFN expanded its horizons by partnering with designers Bebo&Angel, who were entrusted with the artistic direction of the Dolcefarniente brand. This partnership was pivotal in the relaunch and transformation of the brand, setting it on a path of renewed innovation.
2018
DFN launched the La Casa dei Limoni brand, offering customers exquisitely elegant steel and glass structures designed for year-round enjoyment. This ambitious project was brought to life through the collaboration with architects Gaudenzi & Ferretti, who created a line of winter gardens that reimagined conservatories from a fresh, enchanting perspective. These sophisticated outdoor spaces harmoniously blended design and technology, combining colour, style, decoration, shadow, and light to create captivating and emotive spaces, a tribute to the limitless power of imagination.
2021
Yet another vision. The collaboration with Maison Pierre Frey, a historic designer of internationally renowned fabrics, was launched. Thanks to its great artistic sensibility, masterfully expressed in Maison’s creations, it is entrusted with the production of outdoor fabrics and rugs. Iconic designs, selected from the French company’s precious historical archives.
2022
The launch of the illuminated furnishings collection in travertine marble exemplified DFN’s ability to envision what is not yet there. This extraordinary material, imbued with an almost magical allure, became the foundation of a collection of striking, scenographic elements. At the Salone del Mobile, the Dolcefarniente brand unveiled the Eternal Collection, evoking luminous atmospheres with an ethereal charm.
2023
An exceptional year for DFN, marked by the addition of the Puravita beach resort to its outdoor universe. This physical location, open to the public, offers a space where customers can immerse themselves in the brand’s distinctive style while connecting with nature. It is a place of profound emotions and extraordinary experiences, a timeless setting within DFN’s creative landscape.
2024
DFN unveiled its new showroom and offices, a space dedicated to the art of living well. This luxurious suite invites customers to experience the unparalleled elegance of DFN’s total-look outdoor projects first-hand, allowing them to see how their dreams are brought to life in an atmosphere of ultimate comfort and refinement.
WE CREATE OUTDOOR SPACES THAT NOT
ONLY FULFIL FUNCTION BUT ALSO
INSPIRE THE SENSES.
DFN offers an extensive range of outdoor collections, designed to meet your every need to craft elegant and sophisticated outdoor solutions. Each element is meticulously produced by DFN and fully customisable, enabling the creation of truly bespoke projects.
We specialise in tailor-made furniture design. The journey to a one-of-a-kind creation begins with understanding you: exploring your home, and gaining insight into your preferences, aspirations, and practical requirements. We listen carefully to your needs and craft designs that are not just unique, but uniquely yours.
Creating a DFN furnishing is a lengthy and meticulous process. Each item embodies a harmonious fusion of craftsmanship, design, and high-performance materials, striking a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
Our savoir-faire is evident in every detail, reflecting our philosophy of viewing outdoor spaces as a seamless extension of indoor areas. It is a journey of crafting furnishings and accessories of exceptional quality, where every phase, from the initial concept to the prototype and final creation, elevates the values of Made in Italy to their highest expression.
VISITING OUR SHOWROOM IS AN EXPERIENCE
THAT REDEFINES OUTDOOR DESIGN.
We invite you to visit our showroom, an experience that redefines outdoor design. Each element within it is a testament to style and innovation. You will discover a vast selection of elegant furniture, lighting, and accessories, all featuring distinctive and unique finishes.
DFN, we blend modernity with classicism, comfort with aesthetics, and art with function.
Stepping through our doors is an invitation to open your eyes and imagination to fresh perspectives on space, design, and comfort. It is an embrace of elegance and the finest expression of Italian outdoor living.
The opening of our new showroom in Fano offers customers the opportunity to experience the DFN Collections first-hand. Here, you can discover exclusive previews, explore our latest collections, and cross a sensory threshold to engage with materials and fabrics of the highest craftsmanship. Welcoming you into our showroom means welcoming you into a home of style and design, where beauty becomes the art of living well.
