Outdoor
Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2006 12:00:00 AM
Jane Hamley Wells
Stay close to earth with the Freeline Bik Easy loveseats constructed of aluminum with BeWet weatherproof cushions, a quick-dry foam with Sunbrella fabric covers. Available in light blue or yellow with navy cushions, they bring a shot of color to the yard, even during winter. 1512 North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60622; 773-227-4988; janehamleywells.com. circle 830
McKinnon and Harris
This whimsical Gilliam tray table frames cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with its scalloped edge. The tray lifts from the table for easy service. The graphic diagonal slats conveniently allow for rainwater to drain and steam to vent. It is in aluminum and offered in 18 finish colors. 1806 Summit Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230; 804-358-2385; mckinnonharris.com. circle 831
Pollack
Sunny zest is on order with these poolside textile beauties. Woven with solution-dyed Sunbrella, solution-dyed olefin, solution-dyed acrylic, or in polyester, these fabrics come in seven patterns: Webster, Poolside Stripe, Spring Shower, Caban Check, Turnabout, Spinnaker, and Garden Gate. Colors include Bluegrass, Redwood, Sea, Beachball, Moss, Orange Peel, and Salsa. Sizes range from 54 to 56 inches wide. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 832
Brown Jordan
Featuring hand carved cutouts and gradations in wood thickness and direction, the eight-piece Strata collection is inspired by the rays of a rising sun racing along the horizon. The pieces are constructed with Indonesian teak and employ a parabolic mesh in the seats. 9860 Gidly Avenue; El Monte CA; 91731; 626-443-8971; brownjordan.com. circle 833
Beltempo
Committed to eco-friendly materials, this manufacturer purchases the entire harvest of three native communities that have certification with the Forest Stewardship Council. The Cockpit folding armchair, a timeless classic-to-be, is constructed with marine-grade stainless steel and tropical certified wood and acrylic fabric. Through Leif Petersen 975 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA, 94939; 415-925-2701; beltempo.org circle 835
Barlow Tyrie
Cozy up in the Dune day bed. Designed with swirling lines by Vladimir Kagan, these pieces are made from weatherproof, recyclable woven resin fiber over a powder coated aluminum frame. A built-in table offers rest for beach reading and the footrest can provide additional seating. Infinite custom upholstery options are available. 1263 Glen Avenue, Suite 230, Moorestown, NJ, 08057; 800-451-7467; teak.com. circle 834
Arte De Mexico
Spotlight the elegance of old Mexico with the Montecito collection. Offered are three hand-forged wrought iron light fixtures that glow with rustic features and attention to details. A bright idea for any distinguished outdoor fiesta. 1000 Chestnut Street, Burbank, CA, 91506; 818-753-4559; artedemexico.com. circle 836
Architex
Sotto il Sole translates to "under the sun," which designer Liz Jordan-Hill interprets in a bright, eleven piece collection of outdoor textiles with performance features such as a Teflon finish, soil and mold resistance, the ability to repel oil and water, and 1500 hours of lightfastness. All items in the ensemble are solution-dyed acrylic and available in seventy combined colors. 3333 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL, 60062; 800-621-0827; architex-ljh.com. circle 837
Nomi Fabrics
Atmosphere is one part of this retro-modern woven outdoor fabric collection. All have metallic finishes and incorporate chenille and other textures. Made of solution-dyed acrylics, these textiles are treated with a soil and stain-resistant finish, and are safe from mildew, rot, and other atmospheric conditions. Colorways include Deep Cocoa, Laguna, Oyster, and custom colors. 26 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA, 95076; 831-728-4335; nomiinc.com. circle 838
Weatherend Estate Furniture
Custom brass hardware facilitates four reclining levels for the Penobscot chaise. The lounger is made using teak and mahogany, and with mortise and tenon joinery that is structurally reinforced with marine-grade epoxy. Its finishing prevents mildew and fading. It's available in any custom color with Sunbrella or custom fabrics. 6 Gordon Drive; Rockland, ME; 04841; 800.456.6483; weatherend.com. circle 839
Frisbie Design Concern
A multi-tasking addition to any garden, the Diving Board Bench doubles as a planting vessel. This manufacturer uses only local, reclaimed materials, including Texas pecan and reclaimed steel in this bench. It is 46 by 96 inches and 30 inches high, and has a hand-rubbed non-toxic finish. Other pieces are in black walnut and mesquite. 1008 Willow Street, Austin, TX, 78702; 512-457-1266; frisbiedesign.com. circle 840
Landscape Forms
Retire in ease with the Wellspring teak rocker. Designed to address the requirements of the elderly population, its rocking motion and easy to grip arms are created to support those with diminished strength and flexibility. The 24-inch wide rocker supports 300 lbs, and the 48-inch version supports 600 lbs. Both are part of this thoughtful debut collection that includes a bench, chair, table, and sunshade. 431 Lawndale Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001; 800-521-2546; landscapeforms.com. circle 841
Afton Grove
Be the poster child for poolside elegance when lounging in this 20-piece collection. Constructed using woven synthetic fiber, the Fine Outdoor Furniture collection includes a chaise lounge, side table, cocktail table and seats. Margaritas, anyone? 8677 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 1210, La Jolla, CA, 92037; 858-552-8046; aftongrove.com. circle 842
Silver State
As part of the new Sunbrella fabric collection, Lux Soliel Velvet makes for indoor refinement even out of doors. Available in nine vibrant colors that range from Bleu to Chocolate, the handsome velvet is resistant to soil, staining and, of course, fading. 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119; 800-453-5777; silverstatetextiles.com. circle 845
Laura Spector Rustic
Inspired by Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau designs, the cast bronze Metro cocktail table embodies Parisian panache. Below its beveled mirror top are legs cast from Asian bittersweet vines. It is also available in aluminum with a variety of finishes, including natural rustic, silver leaf, gold leaf, copper patina, glossy white, glossy black, or custom finishes. 786 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield, CT, 06824; 203-254-3952; lauraspectorrusticdesign.com. circle 843
Modern Outdoor
Responding to a demand for greater comfort, the Etra collection offers sleek lines and durable function. The club chair can be partnered with the sofa and ottoman. All have steel frames, and there is a selection of six colors of polyboard or ipé for the exterior, to suit your aesthetic. 15952 Strathern Street, Van Nuys, CA, 91406; 818-785-0171; modernoutdoor.com. circle 844
Giati
Made in collaboration with Glenn Peckman, the Waterways textile collection is guaranteed for three years against fading, splitting, peeling, and cracking; additionally, they are water and mildew-resistant. There are 78 skus that come in a range of sheers, subtle patterns, and rich textures, ranging from Tigress, shown in Dijon, Montage in Aqua, and Indus in Crema. All are solution-dyed acrylic. 614 Santa Barbara Street; Santa Barbara, CA; 93101; 805.965.6535; giati.com. circle 846
Conrad
To bring comfort and elegance to outdoor areas, the Tahoe collection offers textiles that complement architectural details and unique constructions. The fabric is solution-dyed acrylic; the draperies are made to the designer's specifications and involve hours of detailing and finishing. The three standard patterns include one solid and two stripes. 600 Townsend Street, Suite 400W, San Francisco, CA, 94103; 866-426-6723; conradshades.com. circle 847
Matthew Bradshaw
Inspired by the piers on the Hudson River, Cue sports a form and construction that make it unique for a stainless steel bench. Each bench is 6 feet long, 21½ inches wide, and between 16-18 inches high. It seats four comfortably. 272 Willoughby Ave, 2P, Brooklyn, NY, 11205; 585-749-5347; matthewbradshaw.net. circle 848
Santa & Cole
Outsmart rising gas prices, parking expenses, and narrow streets with the Montana bicycle park. Designers Héctor Roqueta and Ferran Sespulgues's stainless steel curve support set allows for diagonal parking. A simple connector unifies a minimum of four pieces, but more can be used if needed. Through Ameico, 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT, 06776; 860-354-8765; santacole.com. circle 849
Henry Hall
The Coast collection has nine products including the Arc chaise, which is perfect for laying in groups of two by two. The piece has a hidden storage bin located underneath, and is made with weather-resistant polyester fiber that is hand-woven over an aluminum frame. 255 Kansas Street, Suite 310, San Francisco, CA, 94103; 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com. circle 850
Perennials
Wade through the inspirations of coral reefs and other oceanic life to Aquaria. This collection contains five prints, including Shoreline Stripe, Holy Mackerel, and Sail Cloth. The color pallate contains 11 aquatic colors: Anenome, Sunfish, Shrimp, Sand, Conch, Citrus, Cove, Gecko, Grotto, Shell, and Sea Salt. All items in the collection enjoy a three-year no fade warranty. 140 Regal Row, Dallas, TX, 75247; 888-322-4773; perennialsfabrics.com. circle 851
Yothaka
This is not your mother's chaise lounge. The Pe.loy-ma bed is constructed from recycled plastic—a polyurethane-polyethylene compound that has a translucent quality and easily tailors itself to designer Siriluck Agukitkul's vision. Cradled in its swish, your mom isn't budging. 1028/5 Rama 4 Road, Thungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand; 66-2-679-8631; yothaka.com. circle 852
B. Lux
While its name is taken from a pine tree found in Spain, you can enjoy this light in your backyard. Kanpazar is made of neutral polystyrene and is 4 feet 8 inches high. Available in a plant pot, portable or standing. Pol. Ind. Eitua, 70 Polígono Eitua. 48242, Berriz, Spain; 34-94-682-72-72; grupoblux.com. circle 854
Lyle and Umbach
Finished with durable yacht enamel and resembling wrought-iron construction, the Highland bench is made of solid mahogany. It is suitable for outdoor use, and its dimensions are 90 inches by 23 inches by 35 inches. The benches are available in a Mahogany finish (with or without enamel), and a Teak finish (without enamel). P.O. Box 269, Islesboro, ME, 04848; 207-734-8299; lyleandumbach.com. circle 853
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