Cane Time Presents SUTRA by EGO Paris

EGO Paris approached the famous Parisian designers from Studio 5.5 to design SUTRA. They are known for drawing their inspiration from the poetry of everyday life and are skilled to transcend conventions. As a result, SUTRA is an intelligent and completely versatile outdoor lounge that, from an alphabet of 5 seating elements and a coffee table, allows everyone to imagine an infinite combination of layouts.

A wink to the beaches of “ganivelles”

For the entire collection, the design studio 5.5 has been inspired by the “Ganivelles”. These famous beach wood fences are often found at the seaside to protect the dunes along the beaches. The teak slats, sometimes vertical, are mounted on an aluminium structure. Sometimes horizontal for the coffee table, these slats subsequently allow light to penetrate into the interstices in a very graphic light and shadow game. It’s a play of effects that we simply love – a game of lights and shadows.

A real planning tool for outdoor space design

The SUTRA collection is built around a coffee table and 5 seat elements. This includes a corner module, ottoman corner module, central module, ottoman central module, and ottoman module. They connect and multiply by simple interlocking. Furthermore, when combined with a subtle set of cushions, they allow infinite configurations.

Alternatively, users can choose to arrange their modules in outdoors sofas, sun-loungers, multiple armchairs, meridian, relaxation islands or in an ottoman style. The possibilities are thus endless.

There are as many combinations available. Think of ways to sit, plan around activities (exchanges, reading, nap etc.) or whatever you wish!

Furthermore, this variable geometry is also illustrated through the coffee table. This can be stretched out or reduced simply by sliding one of the 2 interlocking parts. One is in teak and the other is in thermo-lacquered aluminium.

The material used for the structure of the modules signs the footprint of EGO Paris. It is a thermo-lacquered aluminium, available in shiny (semi-gloss) or matt finishes (fine-textured). Furthermore, it is available in a wide range of colours, and with a choice of 38 fabric patterns.

Studio Design 5.5

Studio Design 5.5 is very committed and convinced that design is the key to defining a renewed vision of the world. Furthermore, they are aware that it is a tremendous tool for creating value to develop the economy and sublimate our lives through this ability to give meaning to objects and environments.

Since 2004, they have successfully practised a global approach to design that liberates and opens up its playground. There are no fields of actions that they don’t want to explore. Think product design, graphic design, space design, interfaces, services, nor experiences for large or small companies, and institutions of all kinds of sectors (Veuve Clicquot, Tarkett, Nespresso, La Grande Motte, Ibis Styles, Baccarat…). Furthermore, this approach leads them to exhibit their vision in the world’s largest museums.

Get it at Cane Time!

From humble beginnings making cane baskets in a garage in 1976, Cane Time has grown into a leading and reliable source of quality, beautiful outdoor furniture within Southern Africa. Here you will find the best brands available to purchase with furniture from leading global suppliers like EGO Paris. They’ve done the hard yards for you, importing from the best in the business, so you can sit back and enjoy the beauty of these timeless international classics right here in South Africa. The globe is thus at your fingertips!