What does it take to transform a backyard from a basic grassy patch to an admirable oasis? Furniture, for starters. Not only can the right pieces deliver a comfortable convenience — simply put, nobody wants to spend the entire season sitting criss-cross on the ground — but it can also help bring your penchant for interior design to the exterior.
For years, our choices were limited to frumpy fold-up chairs, always-there Adirondack loungers, or plastic tables with minimal design integrity. However, if you’re looking to elevate those wide, open spaces, several industry favorites are bringing their decor know-how outdoors. Here, just a few outdoor furniture lines to have on your radar.
Rook Fire Table | Neighbor
The direct-to-consumer darling is known to make cost-conscious outdoor furniture for every backyard and design style. For a multipurpose pick that brings some heat to your space, look to the Rook Fire Table. This propane-powered fire pit is equipped with a slatted teak lid so it can act as a coffee table when necessary.
Honoré Outdoor Sofa | De Padova
Bring a bit of la dolce vita to your backyard with De Padova. The Italian brand reimagines often-boxy patio furniture with its sultry, shape-shifting silhouettes. Case in point: The Honoré Outdoor Sofa, which is made with durable outdoor polypropylene fabric with iroko feet.
Boomerang Outdoor Coffee Tables | Ethnicraft via Urban Natural
Ethnicraft’s outdoor collection sits at the intersection of style and sustainability. The Boomerang Outdoor Coffee Tables seen here pair a concrete topper with a reclaimed teak base for a but when paired with reclaimed teak, creating a harmonious blend of mixed materials. Available in two sizes, these pebble-shaped tables can look good on their own or grouped together.
Outdoor Sierra Loveseat | Croft House
As Croft House’s outdoor collection proves, statement-making upholstery shouldn’t be confined to your home’s interiors. With the Outdoor Sierra Loveseat, a punchy Sunbrella fabric covers a poly fiber pillow that gently contours to your body. Meanwhile, a slim industrial steel frame offers ample negative space to blend in with Mother Nature. Well-appointed and weather-resistant? Yes, please.
Recycled Plastic Side Table | FN Furniture
For furniture that can look good both indoors and outdoors, have a look at FN Furniture. The Hudson Valley studio made this side table with landfill-bound beer holders, making this a zero-waste wonder. It’s chic, but also tough enough to combat the elements.
Juliet Chair | Olive Ateliers
Olive Ateliers wears a lot of hats — it’s a lifestyle brand, experiential retailer, and home decor importer — but at the core of the Los Angeles company is an affinity for “objects with old souls.” Perhaps this is best represented with its Juliet Chair, a sweet seat made of hand-forged iron. A delightfully whimsy touch to add to your garden.
EOOS 6-Seater Corner Sofa by EOOS | Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & Søn teamed up with Austrian design studio EOOS to create the Embrace Outdoor Lounge Series, a collection of beautiful-meets-breezy furnishings. The line features a mélange of materials like FSC-certified untreated teak, hand-woven flat rope, and sumptuous upholstery to make its offerings one with nature.
Poole Outdoor Dining Table | Four Hands via High Fashion Home
The Austin-based brand centered its latest outdoor collection around materials that are durable and deftly age over time. Leading the pack of offerings is the Poole Outdoor Dining Table, which features textured sand concrete meant to resemble the variance of natural stone. A marbled look finishes the table, all while offering a unique flair to each surface.
Woven Outdoor Dining Chair | Douglas & Douglas via Ngala Trading
Ethically and sustainably crafted in Africa, this outdoor collection from Douglas & Douglas fills a porch or patio with texture and depth. Here, recyclable and weather-friendly fibercane weaving wraps around the dining chair’s powder-coated steel frame to create an effortless elegance.
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