Outdoor

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2008 12:00:00 AM

Outback Chair Company

Nesting in the Urban Balance Cove, you'll regain your own balance. This hanging swing chair—a departure from a typical lounger—has an epoxy-coated aluminum frame and is constructed with all-weather wicker. The chair is available in mandarin, kiwi, and ocean and comes with five 16-inch cushions. 800-444-7998; outbackchair.com. circle 785

Designlush

Sleek Manhattan seats the urbane set in comfort. This collection includes a chaise, sofa, tables, chairs, and ottomans. Foam cushions are covered with a Porotex exterior, which is available in 15 colors. 212-532-5450; designlush.com. circle 786

East Teak Fine Hardwoods

Warmth is afoot with these 20-inch-square ipé and teak Deck tiles. Installation is a snap with the I-Connect system, which links tiles together with holes and pegs. 214-751-8988; eastteak.com. circle 787

McKinnon and Harris

You might forget that you're not at the country club, with the Ella club chair. One of five in the collection, this hand-crafted and powder-coated aluminum frame has an architectural grade finish. The Batyline textile seat is available in 18 colors. 800-358-2385; mckinnonharris.com. circle 790

Giati Designs

The Summerland collection takes you out of the cool indoors and into the welcoming outdoors. These solution acrylic textiles are available in 40 SKUs and bouclé stripes, while bold graphics, natural figures, dot patterns, and a solid chenille fabric round out this eclectic collection, rich with the play of shadows and light. 805-684-8359; giati.com. circle 788

Modern Outdoor

While the Luma collection boasts 52 pieces, the adjustable chaise lounge stands out with its simple linear aesthetic. Its frame is made of anodized aluminum, and the seating surface is available in ipé wood slats or marine-grade polyboard, in a choice of six colors. 818-785-0171; modernoutdoor.com. circle 789

Ragno

Think slate tiles. Then go a step further, with Vintage tiles from the Espressioni collection. They are made of porcelain stoneware and come in five different dimensions: 24 square inches, 12 by 24 inches, 6 by 24 inches, 4 by 24 inches, and 12 square inches. The tiles are available in five colors, including Anthracite. 212-980-1500; ragno.it. circle 791

Chloride

Lighting your gardens and pathways can be energy-efficient as well as illuminating. The PathMaster LED Bollard uses LED technology for its light engines, which can be applied to one or all four sides of the unit; its power system provides emergency support. The stainless steel exterior can be in black, bronze, and white as well as in custom finishes. 910-259-1000; chloridesys.com. circle 792

Lapalma

Romano Marcato designed the Aria collection, which includes a stackable, sandblasted stainless steel chair, along with five other pieces for outdoor and indoor use. Manufactured in Italy, the chair stands 29 inches high and is available with or without armrests and upholstery. 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 794

Designtex

As inviting as a family quilt hanging on the clothesline to dry, the acrylic outdoor Landscape and View fabric collection is entirely appealing. It's also colorful, offering vibrant shades of yellow, red, pink, and orange, to name just a few. 800-221-1540; designtex.com. circle 793

Chair Factory

An open-mesh back offers the look of upholstery without sacrificing comfort in the Mya Tech/Outside chair. Available in white, black, or beige upholstery affixed to a polypropylene frame, the chair's body is made of die-cast aluminum and comes with or without armrests. 212-941-8700; thechairfactory.com. circle 798

Silver State Fabrics

Embracing life as an eternal weekend, Tommy Bahama Sunbrella Wovens and Outdoor Prints bring a wide range of patterns and colors to your upholstery and draperies. Far-flung destinations inspired the paisley and basket weave patterns that are stain-, soil-, and fade-resistant. The line consists of 86 colors spread over 23 patterns. 800-453-5777; silverstatetextiles.com. circle 795

Lepere

The Nest collection's oversized chairs have a high mesh back—available in six colors—constructed with woven, reinforced PVC that allows for breezy lounging. The frame is constructed with marine-quality stainless steel, and the cushions come in seven colorways. 212-488-7000; lepereinc.com. circle 797

Weatherend Estate Furniture

Ship to shore! The call to dinner takes on a new appeal. Constructed with teak or mahogany using mortise and tenon joinery, the Cross Point dining set is available with options such as high gloss, white-yacht finish, clear wood preservatives, and custom colors. 800-456-6483; weatherend.com. circle 796

Jonathan Browning

Longing for a café crème at a sidewalk café in Paris? The Rue du Bac sconce can light your patio as though you were seated in the City of Lights. Equipped with a 60-watt krypton-xenon bulb, this torch is available in polished or satin nickel and oil-rubbed bronze. 415-401-9999; jonathanbrowninginc.com. circle 803

Kingsley-Bate

Dining rarely sees such clean lines. These 52- and 60-inch round teak dining tables fill out the Algarve collection. The dining armchair and side chair are also constructed with teak, as is the classic deep seating part of this postmodern and organic collection. 703-361-7000; kingsleybate.com. circle 799

Tribu

Every good student deserves a reward. Reminiscent of vintage school chairs and tables, Bird is a distinctive and creative chair-and-table combination by Piergiorgio Cassomiga. The frame is constructed of galvanized steel, and the seating and table tops are laminated plantation teak. 32-89-612-750; tribu.com. circle 802

Sina Pearson Textiles

Seek refuge from the summer swelter with Oasis, her new collection of Sunbrella fabrics. Two patterns are featured, along with seven colorways that flirt with broad and slender stripes in refreshing combinations such as sky/turquoise. 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 800

Durante Furniture

Jeffrey Braun created the Machiche chair, for his Terra collection, in wood that comes from the forests of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, all harvested using environmentally-sensitive forestry practices. 866-329-0740; durantefurniture.com. circle 801

Garpa

Graduate from the hammock and move up several tiers to the Swing bed. The seat can also lock, making a unique sofa. Screens to the back and sides may be adjusted for shade coverage; and the bed's pale canvas drapery offers sanctuary. The weave exterior is available in natural and bronze hues. 44-20-7720-8029; garpa.co.uk. circle 807

Vilagrasa

It's hard to imagine that a trash receptacle could be mistaken for minimalist art, but Ash fits the bill. It is constructed with stainless steel and painted with corrosive-resistant paint. 34-93-345-9129; vilagrasa.com. circle 804

RS

The day's concerns fall away with the white centerpiece Drops. This unique piece comes in two sizes, and one may be hidden by the other. With their curves and rings, they complement a garden and provide tranquility in a fountain or pool. The steel legs are finished in epoxy-laquer. 34-915-400-336; rs-barcelona.com. circle 806

Dessin Fournir

The distinctive, hand-forged iron Turnbull planter will lend an air of pastoral French charm to your garden. Measuring 38 inches high and 24 inches wide, the planter has a perforated, footed base ideal for drainage. It is available in custom sizes and finishes; antiqued iron is standard. 785-434-2777; dessinfournir.com. circle 805