Take a Seat | Get into the shade with the bistroBrelli UMBRELLA, which provides 99 percent UVA/UVB/UVC sun protection with a 72” canopy and is 100 percent biodegradable, thebrellishop.com.
Take a Seat | Victorian garden chair gets a modern twist with the Novecento ARMCHAIR made of recycled polypropylene. Eurotrend Furniture, LLC, (800) 689-1020, eurotrendusa.com.
Take a Seat | STACKABLE CHAIRS never looked as good as the Robin chair from the Sutherland By Starck RobinWood Deluxe Collection, made from environmentally sourced teak and polished aluminum. Through David Sutherland Showroom, D&D, NYC, (212) 871-9717, sutherlandfurniture.com(T). (T)=to the trade only.
Take a Seat | Add an interesting shape with a Blue Circle ceramic GARDEN SEAT available at SM Home, Greenwich, (203) 629-8121, sandramorganinteriors.com.
Take a Seat | Channel the ’70s with the BEAN BAG-LIKE CHAISE from the Zoe Outdoor Collection designed by Lievore, Altherr, Molina; water-repellent fabric and body made of polystyrene pearls in separate chambers. Suite NY, NYC, (212) 421-3300, suiteny.com.
Take a Seat | or a classic contemporary look, opt for the Sofia Mesh CHAIR designed by Frederic Sofia; lacquered aluminum frame with a woven resin seat from Pergola, New Preston, (860) 868-4769, pergolahome.com.
Take a Seat | Add a conversation piece with lightweight and durable fiberglass and stone Van Dyke CHAIR by Zachary A. Design, zachary-a.com.
Table Service | Go chic with Emu’s Ivy CONFERENCE TABLE AND SIDE CHAIRS, designed by Paola Navone, made of handcrafted woven steel mesh. Available through Coalesse, store.coalesse.com.
Table Service | Streamline your look with Room and Board’s Pratt TABLE with a natural steel base that is powder-coated for durability with six options for tabletop, NYC, (212) 334-4343, roomandboard.com.
Table Service | LATTICE TABLE AND CHAIRS designed by Silas Marder, handcrafted, made from FSC-certified SmartWood teak, Bridgehampton, NY, (631) 537-3700, marders.com.
Table Service | Add some fun color with Fermob’s Luxembourg CART, available at Lillian August, Norwalk, (203) 847-1596, and Dodds & Eder, Oyster Bay, NY, (516) 922-4412, fermobUSA.com.
Table Service | Go green with the Mazzamiz DINING TABLE AND BENCH, made of FSC-certified teak from Mama Green. Comes in a variety of sizes and can be customized, available at Walters Wicker (T), NYC, (212) 758-0472, and Olley Court, Ridgefield, (203) 438-1270, mamagreenusa.com. (T)=to the trade only.
Table Service | Add a special piece like the handcrafted CERAMIC TABLE from Barbara Barry’s Bowmount Outdoor collection, McGuire, NYDC (T), (212) 689-1565, mcguirefurniture.com. (T)=to the trade only.
Table Service | Stone Forest’s Vesta FIRE TABLE with granite top and stainless steel base creates a sculptural fire element for your patio, (888) 682-2987, stoneforest.com.
Table Service | Add texture with Los Angeles designer James DeWulf’s CAMPAIGN TABLE with its ultrathin concrete top on a wrought-iron base, available at Mecox Gardens, NYC, (212) 249-5301, jamesdewulf.com.
Lounge Acts | Hästens HAMMOCK, NYC, (212) 219-8022, and Lillian August, Norwalk, (203) 847-3514, hastens.com.
Lounge Acts | Catch the Wave by Royal Botania. This unique piece of furniture is NEITHER A HAMMOCK NOR A CHAIR. It can gently swing or stay static while supported by one pole. Available at D’apostrophe, NYC, (212) 334-5045, dapostrophe.net.
Lounge Acts | Create an OUTDOOR BEDROOM with Gandia Blasco’s Daybed complete with four shades that can be adjusted to your liking, sized for two people, NYC, (212) 421-6701, gandiablasco.com.
Lounge Acts | Enjoy the clean lines of Crate & Barrel’s Ventura DAYBED, aluminum frame wrapped in resin wicker, with mildew-resistant cushion. Available in Westport, (203) 222-9500, and White Plains, (914) 682-0900, crateandbarrel.com.
Lounge Acts | Leisurely lounge in Barlow Tyrie’s Dune DAYBED designed by Vladimir Kagan, perfect for one or two people, made of all-weather, handwoven synthetic fiber for easy care, available at Elise Landscapes & Nursery, New Canaan, (203) 966-3200, and Gracious Home, NYC, (212) 517-6300, teak.com.
Lounge Acts | For maximum coverage, opt for the Max Cantilever Classic UMBRELLA by Tuuci. It has an oval mast inspired by sailing yachts, easy-to-use crank system and is generously proportioned for ultimate comfort. Available at Swimm Pool & Patio, Darien, (203) 656-4336, and Mariani Gardens, Armonk, NY, (914) 273-3083, tuuci.com.
Lounge Acts | Create your own wave with Telescope Casual Furniture’s Dune Sling CHAISE, in white, available at United House Wrecking, Stamford, (203) 348-5371, and Gracious Home, NYC, (212) 517-6300, telescopecasual.com.
Lounge Acts | Perplex your mind, and optimize space with EGO Paris’ new Puzzle SEATING ARRANGEMENT (T). With nine separate pieces, these seats provide room for everyone. Available at OASIQ, NYC, (212) 355-0625, egoparis.com. (T)=to the trade only.
Living Space | Combine simplicity with luxury with any of the FIVE PIECES from Gloster’s Bloc Collection, powder-coated aluminum frame with sizeable blocks of upholstered comfort. Lillian August, Norwalk, (203) 847-3314, and Stickley, Audi & Co., White Plains, NY, (914) 948-6333, gloster.com.
Living Space | The Philippe Nigro–designed Passio/Résille collection bridges the gap between indoors and outdoors. This SOFA is suited to al fresco reclining with fabric that is washable and water-repellent. Ligne Roset, NYC, (212) 375-1036, lignerosetny.com.
Living Space | Flexibility is paramount in Giati’s Tessuto Collection, designed by Mark Singer. Nine individual components can be configured into MULTIPLE SEATING solutions. Walters Wicker (T), D&D, NYC, (212) 758-0472, giati.com.(T)=to the trade only.
Living Space | Luxuriate in the timeless design of McKinnon and Harris’s (T) Pavilion VI SOFA. Made with high-performance aluminum, lattice design and plush cushions, it is sure to make a statement, NYC, (212) 371-8260, mckinnonharris.com (T)=to the trade only.
Living Space | Limitless possibilities with JANUS et Cie’s CURVED MODULAR SEATING, NYC, (212) 752-1117, Mariani Gardens, Armonk, NY, (914) 273-3083, janusetcie.com.
Living Space | Richard Frinier creates a euphoric feeling with his curvaceous Cloud Nine COLLECTION for Brown Jordan, available through Dodds & Eder, Oyster Bay, NY, (516) 922-4412, brownjordan.com/frinier.
This article appears in the May 2011 issue of Cottages & Gardens.