Merging indoor and outdoor design, the Tibbo chair by Dedon is wide and comfy featuring a rounded, ergonomic backrest. In a mix of teak and two fiber colors—vulcano and chalk matte—the chair is available with optional cushions. As shown, $1,480, D&D, dedon.de.
The organic serpentine shape of the Folia chair, designed by Royal Botania cofounder Kris Van Puyvelde, is conceived in a stainless steel powder-coated finish in bronze or white. $720, NYC, royalbotania.com.
Ornate scrollwork defines classic elegance in Thomas O’Brien’s Augustine bench for Century. Patterned after an antique, the bench is updated in a powder-coated aluminum. $2,685, through Safavieh, Stamford, safaviehhome.com, centuryfurniture.com.
Linger outdoors a little longer with Serena & Lily’s Pacific pendant in weather-friendly wicker. Each is handmade and takes on its own textural character. Available in 20 inches, shown, and 13.5 inches. $258, Westport, serenaandlily.com.
Echoing the shape of the human form, the Chill chaise lounge from Landscape Forms is as sculptural as it is comfortable, constructed in a durable polyethylene. (T), price upon request, landscapeforms.com.
Gloster’s Atmosphere collection’s curved corners and scaled-down stature are part of the purposeful design of Danish designer Cecile Manz, encouraging intimate groupings and promoting conversation. Offered in 14 fabrics. $6,650, through lillianaugust.com, Norwalk, gloster.com.
Designed by Cédric Ragot for Roche Bobois, the Cute Cut cocktail table hits a nautical note with a varnished walnut veneer. Offered in three sizes and a choice of glossy turquoise, red or cream lacquer. As shown, $3,425, roche-bobois.com.
Featuring the look and design of a traditional wooden chair, the Woody armchair from Design Within Reach is suitable for indoors or outdoors in a durable fiberglass-injected polypropylene. Plus it’s stackable for easy storing. $140, Design Within Reach, Westport, Stamford, dwr.com.
Known for its Parisian garden style, Fermob’s newest hue, Praline Pink, is one of 24 color choices, shown here on the Cocette low table. $197, through Lillian August, Norwalk, lillianaugust.com and Fermob, NYDC, fermob.com.
A contemporary interpretation of traditional basketry, the Positano sofa from RH, designed by Parisian-born and Milan-based Toan Nguyen, combines textural teak with tailored cushions in Perennial’s linen weave. $3,997, with cushions starting at $5,628, Greenwich, rh.com.
B&B Italia’s Tabour ottoman was so popular that it was reinvented for outdoor use. The oblong oval and square shapes can be moved around for serving and seating, and the oversized “button” functions as a tray for drinks. Price upon request, NYC, bebitalia.com.
The Charles table is the latest addition to Janus et Cie’s Masters aluminum series. A classic pedestal style with elegant feet and a concentric cutout top, the table is offered in a moiré or pewter finish. $9,303, NYC, janusetcie.com.
Swing into summer in the Pendulo rope swing from Tidelli, which was also a Readers’ Choice finalists in our 2018 IDAs by CTC&G. Handcrafted with nautical rope wrapped around a powder-coated aluminum frame, the swing can be ordered in more than 55 color combinations. $3,300, through Walters, D&D, NYC, walterswicker.com, tidelli.com.
The double-decker Positano umbrella from Santa Barbara sports Slate blue and Cadet gray stripes with a black braid trim accenting the keyhole valance. Each umbrella is handcrafted in California and engineered to withstand the elements. $5,055, through Walters, D&D, NYC, walterswicker.com, santabarbaradesigns.com.
Vibrant colors and contemporary curves distinguish the Radius collection from Tropitone. The lounge chair, offered in 14 shades, is cast in a marine-grade polymer that is impervious to the elements and virtually maintenance free. $599, through Seasons Too, Darien, seasonstoo.com, tropitone.com.
Upholstered in a colorful tartan, Ethimo’s Allaperto Montagna design is suitable for any season. The armchair mixes natural teak, metal legs and a hi-tech fabric. Price upon request, through Walters, D&D, NYC, walterswicker.com, ethimo.com.
Brown Jordan’s Softscape collection features an innovative Suncloth strap in a choice of 22 finishes and 12 woven options. The stackable chaise lounge is outfitted with wheels for perfect positioning. $1,299 through Greenwich Patio, greenwichpatio.com, brownjordan.com.
This article appears in the May 2018 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).