Majlis Open Air: Floor-Level Luxury for Outdoor Living
The Majlis Open Air collection by Melaaura reimagines the oldest form of hospitality for the modern terrace. In the Arab world, the majlis — literally “a place of sitting” — is the room where guests are received and conversation unfolds at floor level. Designer Jamela Alawneh translates that intimacy into a landscape of low platforms: seat cushions hover on recessed solid teak plinths just 38 cm off the ground, backs are weighted bolsters that move wherever the gathering flows, and nothing is fixed in place.
A Modular Open-Air Landscape, Not a Sofa Set
Square platforms, curved Wave modules, sun lounges and cube poufs share one section height, so they combine freely — an island for two, a serpentine run around a pool, or a full open-air majlis. The adjustable Sunbed adds a slatted teak recliner in single and double widths, softened by the same tailored bouclé cushions and strapped bolster headrests.
Teak and Hand-Glazed Lava Stone
Every base and frame is cut from solid Grade A teak that weathers to a silver patina outdoors. The collection’s tables — low coffee tables and round pedestal side tables — carry tops of volcanic lava stone, hand-glazed and kiln-fired in glossy and leather-touch finishes: Boa, Celeste, Amethyst, Mocca and Forest; Monarch, Ash, Seafoam, Lavanda, Terra and Geko; alongside quiet Dune and Pearl stone. The result is UV-stable, frost-proof and made to live outside year-round.
Searching for the Meridiani Open Air Collection?
If the Meridiani Open Air collection brought you here, you’re in the right place. Melaaura carries Meridiani alongside Italy’s finest design houses, and our own Majlis Open Air collection speaks a kindred language — relaxed silhouettes, serene tones and materials made to live outside — reinterpreted at floor level. Explore both in one place: compare Meridiani’s iconic open air designs with Majlis’ low, modular take on luxury outdoor furniture, and let our Los Angeles team help you find the pieces that fit your space, timeline and budget.
Made to Order in Any Composition
Each Majlis Open Air piece is produced to order. Compose your own arrangement, specify fabrics and glaze palettes, or request custom dimensions for hospitality and residential projects — our team will configure the collection to your space.