The Canasta ’13 armchair, by Patricia Urquiola, features an interlacing pattern of water-repellent polyethylene fiber. B&B Italia, NYC, 212-758-4046, through Walters Wicker (T), D&D, 212-758-0472, waltersnyc.com, bebitalia.it.
The Flex lounge chair, by Richard Frinier, introduces a new spin on classic strap furniture with resilient Suncloth® straps for comfort, function and style. Brown Jordan (T), A&D, 212-593-1390, through Seasons Too, Darien, 203-655-8444, seasonstoo.com, brownjordan.com.
Handmade from 100-percent recycled cork, the Cortiça chaise longue’s unique curves allow for gentle side-to-side and front-to-back rocking. Daniel Michalik, Brooklyn, NY, 347-556-1906, danielmichalik.com.
The round shape of designer Stephen Burks’s Dala lounge chair in Grass encourages relaxation. Made from recycled food-and-drink packaging, colorful ribbons of ecological fiber are woven into the chair’s structure. Dedon, NYC, 212-334-3345, through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, lillianaugust.com, dedon.us.
Designer Povl Eskildsen uses the Danish word for “world” to describe the universal appeal of his design for Gloster: the Verden dining table. Design Within Reach, Stamford, 203-614-0787, Westport, 203-227-9707, dwr.com.
Form and function meet in the Portico drum side table, a bold, all-weather woven design in an Umber finish. Ethan Allen, Danbury, 203-743-8500, Norwalk, 203-846-9545, Stamford, 203-352-2888, ethanallen.com.
The Ktribe Outdoor F3 floor lamp, designed by Philippe Starck, provides diffused light for outdoor use. The galvanized structure protects the lamp against summer showers. Flos, NYC, 212-941-4760, flosusa.com.
The Sevilla five-piece set, made of woven outdoor wicker, includes four stackable chairs and a 42-inch folding table. Fortunoff Backyard Store, Stamford, 203-817-0760, fortunoffbys.com.
Designer Mark Singer executes a classic-meets-modern theme with the Palazzio lounge chair in Awlgrip glossy black finish. The chair utilizes organic, plantation-grown teak and French Beaumaniere limestone. Giati, through Walters Wicker (T), D&D, 212-758-0472, waltersnyc.com, giati.com.
The family table remains at the heart of every good French feast. The Marie Galante pre-weathered gray table, made from reclaimed teak, includes a self-storing leaf to extend the table from 79 to 110.5 inches. Grange, NYDC, 212-685-9057, grangeny.com.
James DeWulf transforms an industrial material into a sleek design with the concrete bar cart in a glossy finish. James DeWulf, Los Angeles, CA, 310-315-7100, jamesdewulf.com.
The asymmetrical Avanda Recamier sofa is crafted in handwoven Reed JanusFiber over a powder-coated steel structure. Janus et Cie, NYC, 212-752-1117, janusetcie.com.
Bring a pop of color to the outdoors with the modern Maui chair, shown here in a premium red wicker, made from a high-density polymer for added durability. Kannoa, through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, lillianaugust.com, kannoa.com.
Lee Industries’ Nandina outdoor slipcovered sofa with Spinnaker Salt fabric adds a clean, simple look to an exterior. Through Safavieh, Danbury, 203-790-7200, Stamford, 203-327-4800, safaviehhome.com, leeindustries.com.
With a fluid design by Osko+Deichmann, the Ficelle outdoor dining chair expresses a lyrical and original personality. Ligne Roset, NYC, 212-375-1036, lignerosetny.com.
The Echo lounge chair integrates elegant form with modern style, transforming poolside patios into contemporary spaces. Link Outdoor, through Hines & Co. (T), D&D, 212-754-5880, hinescompany.com, linkoutdoor.com.
Crafted with durable woven resin in a neutral gray basketweave pattern, the Slipper chair from the Barbara Barry Outdoor collection can be used on its own or arranged in an “L” shape as part of McGuire’s Plateau sectional. McGuire, NYDC, 212-689-1565, through Baker, Greenwich, 203-862-0655, bakerfurniture.com, mcguirefurniture.com.
Intended for outdoor use year round, the Lark drinks table with Round Adams Big Top showcases an eclectic style, while its turned legs reference late 17th-century bobbin furniture. McKinnon & Harris (T), NYC, 212-371-8260, mckinnonharris.com.
Pine Cone Hill’s classic nautical stripe pouf, made of durable polypropylene and filled with polystyrene beads, is the perfect seating for a festive outdoor area, shown here in Fresh American Trimaran fuchsia and white stripes. Pine Cone Hill, through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, lillianaugust.com, pineconehill.com.
The casual yet refined look of the Oasis sofa, combined with the comfort of plush cushions, turns an outdoor area into the perfect place for lounging. Room & Board, NYC, 212-334-4343, roomandboard.com.
Lazy, the stylish modular sectional designed by Kris Van Puyvelde, features a sophisticated silhouette and boasts comfortable cushions in all-weather upholstery to withstand outdoor elements. Royal Botania (T), NYC, 212-812-9852, royalbotania.com.
Sifas’s Kocoon lounge chair, upholstered in Flower, envelops an outdoor space with a rounded shell design and soft fabric. Sifas, through Walters Wicker (T), D&D, 212-758-0472, waltersnyc.com, sifasusa.com.
The Cabin dining chair from Weatherend’s Yachting collection complements the outdoors with a Daisy back design in a vibrant Sunburst yellow. Weatherend (T), through Janus et Cie, NYC, 212-752-1117, janusetcie.com, weatherend.com.
Originally designed in 1956 for movie mogul Mervyn Leroy’s Bel Air sunroom lanai, the Iron X chair is available with weather-resistant fabric and powder-coated steel legs. William Haines Designs (T), through Profiles, NYDC, 212-689-6903, profilesny.com, williamhaines.com.
This article appears in the May 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).