Description
The Gloster Saranac 3-Seater Sofa is a generous outdoor sofa by Mark Gabbertas, combining a natural finish teak frame with a Raven colour woven outdoor rope back panel and outdoor fabric seat and back cushions included. Measuring 234cm wide, 81cm deep and 69cm high, with a 46cm seat height and 59cm arm height, Saranac offers relaxed, low lounge seating for three with a visually light, rope-detailed back.
Key Features
- Three-seat lounge proportions: At 234cm width and 81cm depth with a 46cm seat height, the Saranac 3-Seater Sofa provides comfortable seating for three with a low, relaxed 69cm back height and 59cm arm height.
- Natural finish teak frame: The structural frame is made from natural finish teak, highlighting the timber’s grain and providing long-term outdoor durability.
- Raven rope back panel: A Raven colour woven outdoor rope back panel creates Saranac’s signature layered look, adding texture and transparency while remaining suitable for outdoor conditions.
- Outdoor seat & back cushions included: Outdoor fabric seat and back cushions are included, so no additional cushion purchase is required to complete the sofa; fabrics vary by geographic market.
- Protective cover accessory: A dedicated protective cover is available for the Saranac 3-Seater Sofa, helping to reduce soiling and weathering when the sofa is not in regular use.
- Designer-led timber & rope design: Designed by Mark Gabbertas, Saranac balances richly-grained teak with a rope back “strung like a lute” to create an inviting, contemporary outdoor sofa.
Frame & rope finishes
The Saranac 3-Seater Sofa pairs a natural finish teak frame with a Raven colour woven outdoor rope back panel.
Natural Teak
Frame
Raven
Woven Outdoor Rope
The natural teak frame provides warmth and structure, while the Raven rope back introduces a dark, finely strung layer that keeps the sofa visually open from behind.
Cushion fabric options
Fabrics vary by geographic market; the fourteen upholstery swatches below can be used to present Saranac’s cushion options alongside the teak frame and Raven rope back.
Sailing Seagull
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Blend Linen
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Fife Nickel
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Loom 3 Castlerock
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Cameron Granite
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Blend Coal
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Fife Rainy Grey
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Castillo Dove
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Blend Latte
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Fife Canvas Grey
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Castillo Smoke
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Fife Granite
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Fife Vesterhav Sand
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
Castillo Shadow
Outdoor Fabric Cushion
This fabric palette lets Saranac be styled from light marble-inspired neutrals through to deeper coal tones, coordinating with the Raven rope and natural teak frame.
Materials & construction
Teak & rope structure
Natural finish teak frame: Saranac’s frame is built from natural finish teak, selected for its close grain, natural oil content, and suitability for long-term outdoor exposure.
Raven rope back panel: The back panel is formed from Raven colour outdoor rope, creating a layered, strung appearance that remains durable in outdoor settings and visually light when viewed from behind.
Outdoor cushion technology
Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics: Gloster describes its upholstery fabrics as being made from solution-dyed acrylic yarns, where colour runs through the fibre to improve UV fade resistance, with surface finishes that help water and stains bead on the fabric.
Performance fabric groups: Outdoor Performance, Water Resistant, and Soft Touch fabric groups provide different balances of softness, water resistance, and texture while remaining suitable for extended outdoor use.
Usage & care
Seating applications
Three-seat lounge sofa: With a 234cm width and relaxed sitting height, the Saranac 3-Seater Sofa is designed for generous outdoor lounge groupings, terraces, and poolside conversation areas.
Protective cover: A protective cover is available and recommended to help keep teak, rope, and cushions cleaner between uses and during off-season storage.
Teak, rope, fabric & cover care
Teak maintenance: Gloster recommends allowing teak to weather naturally with periodic cleaning, avoiding power washing and traditional teak oils, and using Teak & Upholstery Cleaner and Protector where additional stain resistance is desired.
Rope, fabric & cover care: Outdoor rope and fabrics benefit from prompt cleaning of spills and gentle washing with suitable cleaners, while Weathermax protective covers should be fitted to dry furniture and kept free of standing water for best performance.
Why choose Gloster Saranac
Design excellence: Designed by Mark Gabbertas, the Gloster Saranac 3-Seater Sofa blends a natural finish teak frame with a Raven rope back panel and outdoor fabric cushions to create a warm yet visually light outdoor sofa. With its carefully judged proportions, rope-strung back detail, and Gloster’s performance-driven approach to teak, rope, fabrics, and protective covers, Saranac is a durable, comfortable and visually distinctive choice for contemporary outdoor lounge spaces.
Warranty
Gloster’s warranty terms state that outdoor furniture is warranted to the original purchaser against defective materials and workmanship under intended reasonable use, with teak frames, rope components, cushions and protective covers each covered under defined terms when correctly maintained. Natural teak weathering, small end-grain cracks, and normal cushion and rope ageing are considered part of expected outdoor use rather than manufacturing defects.
Dimensions & specifications
The Saranac 3-Seater Sofa measures 234cm width × 81cm depth × 69cm height, with a seat height of 46cm and an arm height of 59cm. It weighs approximately 41.5kg, has a cubic size of 2.1m³, is supplied one per carton, and requires no assembly.
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 234 cm | 92" |
| Depth | 81 cm | 32" |
| Height | 69 cm | 27" |
| Seat Height | 46 cm | 18" |
| Arm Height | 59 cm | 23" |
| Product Weight | 41.5 kg | 91 lb |
| Cubic Size | 2.1 m³ | 74.2 ft³ |
| Qty. per Carton | 1 | 1 |
| Assembly | Not Required | Not Required |
| Accessory | Protective Cover | Protective Cover |
