Outdoor

-- Interior Design, 10/31/2009 12:00:00 AM

Phillips Collection King II Poof Stool

Cleverly mimicking the look of a giant stone, the Kling II Poof Stool is actually a lightweight, water-resistant stonecast-resin sculpture with an angled niche that offers a place to perch. Measuring 28 inches in diameter and height, it comes in Sand and Granite color finishes. 877-744-5547; phillipscollection.com. circle 150

Santa & Cole ASA

A reissue of a 1960's product by Miguel Milá, the ASA table lamp is a minimalist lantern composed of a white, translucent methacrylate shade. Its smart design features a tubular metal base that extends upward to form handles for ease of moving from one spot to another, or from the outdoors in. Through Ameico, 860-354-8765; ameico.com. circle 164

Richard Schultz Petal

A 1960 classic, this Petal never withers. Eight panels rendered in natural teak, lacquer-finished bamboo, or white polyurethane form the top, while the seven-prong base is constructed of powdercoated aluminum. Petal comes in dining, coffee, and end table sizes, with five different base finish colors. 215-679-2222; richardschultz.com. circle 160

Gandia Blasco Basic

Whether for patio dining or poolside reading, Odosdesign's Basic chairs are up to the task. These polypropylene armless stackers measure 20 inches wide by 19 deep by 30 high and come in white, black, red, Sand, and blue. 212-421-6701; gandiablasco.com. circle 163

Perennials Catwalk

What's new pussycat? Catwalk, that's what. The leopard spot—inspired velvety fabrics are acrylic that can withstand 100,000 double rubs. These spotted beauties come in Alley Cat, Sophisticat, Cool Cat, and Crazy Cat colorways. 888-322-4773; perennialsfabrics.com. circle 161

DDC Domus Design Collection Mistral Lounger

Relaxing can be fashionable with Rodolfo Dordoni's Mistral Lounger. With crisscross straps on the seat and back, the teak beauty can be left as is or supplemented with cushioning. It measures 79½ inches long by 30¼ wide by 11 high. 212-685-0800; ddcnyc.com. circle 162

Walters Wicker Manhattan Lounger

The gentle curves of the Manhattan Lounger from Manutti evoke the swelling waves of the ocean. Its powdercoated aluminum frame is covered in woven thermoplastic fiber that's water repellant, fade resistant, and even recyclable. Available in five colors, including Tropical Black. 201-567-2000; walterswicker.com. circle 175

Aprro Spiro

Who knew that math could look so appealing? The parametric equation known as the spirograph inspires the pattern engraved into the Spiro chair. With aluminum legs, the chair's Corian seat shell is milled flat and heat-formed, and is offered in 10 colors, including Grape Green. 310-699-8333; aprro.com. circle 176

Creations Metaphores Vanuatu

The Outdoor collection is inspired, not surprisingly, by the Earth, referencing the sea, fruits, and leaves. The line's Vanuatu, made of Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic, is the perfect stripe for lazy summer days under the veranda. The 57-inch-wide fabric comes in Mandarin, Cocoa, Aquamarine, Ocean, Reseda, and Terra Cotta colorways. 914-699-7800; creations-metaphores.com. circle 179

Council Drake

Drake's bare bones are what make the chair. With a welded frame and cantilevered seat, the powdercoated steel chair stacks four high, and measures 19 inches wide by 23½ deep by 32½ high. Seven colors are available: fluorescent red, dark purple, neon yellow, beige, blue, black, and white. 415-550-1750; councildesign.com. circle 177

John Kelly Furniture Rho

An elegant composition of arcs and angles, the Rho lounge chair features a powdercoated aluminum frame with breathable, PVC-coated polyester seat and back. Pick from among 10 eye-catching colors, including Lagoon Blue, pink, lime, and Vanilla. 212-625-3355; johnkellyfurniture.com. circle 178

Grupo Kettal Maia

Sink into and relax in a daybed, swing, or deck chair from the Maia collection, by celebrated designer Patricia Urquiola. The powdercoated and polyethylene-covered aluminum pieces envelop the sitter for a truly pampered feel, and can be finished in more than 70 colors, including White Gobi. 786-552-9022; kettal.com. circle 180

Forms + Surfaces Trio Bike Rack

Evoking a sleek, minimalist sculpture, the Trio Bike Rack takes the triangle-shaped void of the company's previous Trio Bench and Lighting to offer an artful yet sturdy mount. Its cast aluminum body is composed of up to 95 percent recycled content, and is powdercoated in a VOC-free finish. 800-451-0410; forms-surfaces.com. circle 184

Coalesse Emu Cross

Emu Cross, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, hugs the sitter with its wraparound, die-cast aluminum and mesh back. Available in white and gray, the piece offers additional comfort with a cushioned seat. 866-645-6952; coalesse.com. circle 181

Jane Hamley Wells Roo Vessel

A composition of concave and convex curves enables Roo Vessel to softly illuminate the outdoors. The polyethylene lamp measures 20½ inches in diameter by 68¾ inches high, in finishes including lacquered white, lacquered black, matte ivory, matte Pearl Black, matte Acid Green, matte Dull Green, and metallized gold. An indoor version is also available. 773-227-4988; janehamleywells.com. circle 183

JANUS et Cie Umbra

Part of the Parma line, the Umbra collection of lounge furniture features an elegant whitewash finish over acacia wood. Comprising a lounge chair, side table, daybed, chaise, and ottoman, the collection can also be specified in teak that's been sourced from sustainable plantations. 800-245-2687; janusetcie.com. circle 182