Outdoor Furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2002 12:00:00 AM

Hermès: The company's popular Pippa line gets a summer makeover. Now available in outdoor-friendly teak with khaki green canvas and buffalo leather accents, the pieces prove a handsome and tailored alternative to those shabby-chic standbys in wicker. Included in the collection: lounge chair, screen, ottoman, and director's chair. 745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY 10151; 800-441-4488. circle 535

Brown Jordan: Curvaceous forms and generous proportions make the Riviera collection particularly welcoming—luxurious seat cushions also help. Designed by Richard Frinier, the line is fabricated from a durable woven resin. 9860 Gidley Street, El Monte, CA 91731; 800-743-4252. circle 536

Barlow Tyrie: Virage is the first Barlow Tyrie collection to flaunt a mix of materials. This stackable armchair comprises a plantation-grown teak seat and back with a tubular aluminum-steel frame and cast-aluminum arm supports. 1263 Glen Avenue, Suite 230, Moorestown, NJ 08057; 856-273-7878. circle 537

McKinnon and Harris: We couldn't resist the graceful curves or the diminutive charm of the new Camelback settee. It's a true classic that recalls 18th-century British and American design. The settee is available in a number of finishes such as Traditional Black, Essex Green, Gunmetal Gray, and Virginia Pewter. P.O. Box 4885, Richmond, VA 23220; 804-358-2385. circle 538

McKinnon and Harris: The traditional Albemarle table is shown here with the new Adams Big Top, measuring a mighty 45 inches in diameter. That's big enough to accommodate all the picnic fixings, including that artfully carved watermelon fruit basket—maybe it's time to summon your inner Martha Stewart. P.O. Box 4885, Richmond, VA 23220; 804-358-2385. circle 539

Superior Furniture: Designed by Jan Gross, the Chariot chair in aluminum is part of the company's new Artos Design series of contemporary outdoor seating from Casual Creations. 1300 Hardin Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243; 941-355-8523. circle 540

Amat-3: With Street, designer Josep Lluscà took the high road. The chair is not only striking (we love the decoratively stamped anodized-aluminum seat and back) but also environmentally friendly (all components are fully recyclable). 5 Camí Can Bros, Martorell 08760, Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-775-5651. circle 541

Henry Hall: Flexy Batyline mesh chaise is a deft mix of sleek stainless steel, teak, and a mod weave available in seven colors. We liked the most vibrant hues, such as orange, but classic black and white are also offered. 297 Kansas Street, Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-767-7798. circle 542

Robert Martin Designs: This stackable armchair of bentwood and stainless steel is the most recent introduction to the popular Garden collection, which includes dining table, relaxed chair, and stackable dining chair. Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 280, Suite 223, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 718-797-1183. circle 543