Outdoor Furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

Landscape Forms

Graceful contours and clean, dynamic silhouettes characterize landscape architect Robert Chipman's adaptable Austin bench. Take your choice(s): It's available with or without a back; with or without arms; with aluminum or wood slats; and with cantilevered, surface-mounted, or freestanding legs. 431 Lawndale Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048; 800-521-2546; landscapeforms.com. circle 755

CPLighting

Sinuous lines and a trim profile give the CLB rocker its limber look. Available with or without arms, the precision-machined aluminum chair is also offered powder coated in five swinging standard colors. 220 East Green Tree Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217; 866-597-4800; cplighting.com. circle 756

Modern Outdoor

Boasting sturdy Ipe legs with detailing in stainless steel, and a slatelike composite top made of resin-infused cellulose fiber, the Kenji table is a solidly modern choice. It's available in variable dimensions and is accompanied by a bench and planter. 12328 Gladstone Avenue, Suite 3, Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342; 818-838-7060; modernoutdoor.com. circle 757

Donghia

Embellish the outdoors with the Cabaña collection of tassels and tiebacks. These crazy combinations of sunny colors won't fade. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com. circle 758

Archie's Island

Fresh and cheerful Adirondack chairs are this manufacturer's specialty. Witness the Fan Back Island chair and ottoman: Perfect for sunbathing or shark watching, it's offered in 15 bright and breezy colors including Blue Grotto. 48 Everett Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890; 800-486-1183; archiesisland.com. circle 760

Kravet

KravetSoleil fabrics, made from a blend of the manufacturer's own and Sunbrella acrylic yarns, can be left out all day to bask in the sun. They'll resist fading, rot, and mildew—but more important, the cheery designs bring the spirit of summer to outdoor seating areas. 225 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 800-648-5728; kravet.com. circle 759

Loom Italia USA

Brighten your day with the Sunshine chaise and its strong, resilient construction. The elegant ergonomic form is woven of stainless-steel wire that's wrapped in vegetable fiber and sealed in resin. Mounted on an undulating mahogany base, it's available in seven colors and a head cushion with counterweighted strap. 2408 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY 11932; 631-537-7069; loom-italia-usa.com. circle 761

Giati

Designer Mark Singer doesn't skip a beat with his Adagio lounge chair and ottoman. Soon to be joined by an armless lounger, chaise, settee, and side chairs, these upholstered plantation-grown teak pieces are so cushy and comfortable you'll never want to go back inside. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535; giati.com. circle 762

Weatherend Estate

The Westport dining set brings formal elegance to the casual outdoors. The oval table stands on a sweeping and slatted pedestal base, its curves complemented by those of the crest rail of the slat-back chairs. All are constructed of mahogany and come in high-gloss white, as well as teak, natural, and custom finishes. 6 Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841; 800-456-6483; weatherend.com. circle 763

Summit

Glyn Peter Machin's Loggia chaise, with seat cushions and pillows, is part of a larger collection of indoor/outdoor chairs, tables, and sofas in plantation-grown teak. Its left- and right-arm versions can stand alone or be combined into a double chaise. 5 Harris Court, Monterey, CA 93940; 831-375-7811; summitfurniture.com. circle 764

Viking Range

Sure to make you flip, barbecues are going upscale with the new Outdoor stainless-steel cabinetry. The line includes 13 sleek and durable base models designed to accommodate the manufacturer's outdoor appliances, from grills to warming drawers. 111 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930; 888-845-4641; vikingrange.com. circle 765