Outdoor furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

Janus et Cie

Sun protection has never been as chic as these round and square umbrellas. Choose from a rainbow of cheerful stripes or solids. 221 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-1114; janusetcie.com. circle 690

Henry Hall Designs

Wim Segers'Fusion bar stool employs a marine-grade stainless-steel frame and a plantation-grown teak seat and back. Manufactured specifically for outdoor use, the unfinished, Forest Stewardship Council-approved teak will weather to a silvery color. Custom cushions available. 297 Kansas Street, Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com. circle 703

Giati Designs

For those who like bringing the indoors outside, Giati's Vernice Leaf Duo is woven of 100-percent solution-dyed acrylic, is mildew-resistant, and guaranteed for three years not to split, crack, fade, or peel. All this and a gorgeous pattern, too. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535. circle 702

Laura Spector Rustic Designs

Just try to carry a three-tiered black and white fringed Balinese Temple umbrella on a 76-inch-long wood pole. Almost every vivid color is available. 786 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06430; 203-254-3952; lauraspectorrusticdesign.com. circle 704

Robert Martin Designs

The refined modular Planter system is constructed from sustainable-growth mahogany, finished with marine-grade tung oil or polyurethane spar varnish, with powder-coated mild steel top and bottom frames. Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 280, Suite 223, Brooklyn, NY 11205; 718-797-1183; robertmartindesigns.com. circle 705

David Dalton

The double daybed from the Arroyo collection is the ultimate in luxury poolside. Powder-coated finishes include bronze mist, silver sparkle, or black. Mildew-resistant foam seat and bolster cushions are standard, with optional bolster tassels. 1084 South Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA; 323-525-3155; daviddaltoninc.com. circle 706

Santa Barbara Designs

The design house takes the relaxed elegance of the new Mission Terrace umbrella seriously. Made from hand-finished American oak with solid brass fittings, the 8-foot octagonal beauty features a marine-varnish finish, custom-colored banding, and wind vent. P.O. Box 6884, Santa Barbara, CA 93160; 800-919-9464; sbumbrella.com. circle 691

Barlow Tyrie

Ensuring that outdoor seating is every bit as comfortable—and stylish—as its indoor counterparts, the company introduces the Newport rocker in plantation-grown teak. It has a contoured seat and high-dished back, mixing classic style with modern comfort. 1263 Glen Avenue, Suite 230, Moorestown, NJ 08057; 800-451-7467; teak.com. circle 692

Thompson Contract

As its name suggests, the Seaside table series has an easy, breezy element. Moisture-resistant construction, sealed polished-aluminum surfaces, and aluminum bases make them an obvious choice for outdoor contract and hospitality use. With tops available in several sizes and a bar-height table featuring a convenient undershelf, Seaside's a sure thing. 41 Keyland Court, Bohemia, NY 11716; 631-589-7337; thompsoncontract.com. circle 693

Estudio Cabeza

Diana Cabeza's Topográfico benches are simultaneously simple, earthy, boldly sensual. and made entirely from precast concrete. 1249 Serrano, Buenos Aires C.P. C1414 DEY, Argentina; 54-11-4772-6183; estudiocabeza.com. circle 695

Gloster Furniture

Gloster's wicker look-alikes, the stackable Geneva chairs, are even better than the real thing. With stainless-steel frames and hand-woven seats made from Hularo—a high-density polypropylene that resists tearing and won't fade—the chairs can be left out year-round. Available in natural or Java. P.O. Box 738, South Boston, VA 24592; 888-456-7837; gloster.com. circle 694

Giati Designs

Substantial enough for the garden yet graceful enough for the home, the handcrafted GT-1003 teak dining table is as beautiful as it is utilitarian. Available in round, rectangular, or square tops in natural, driftwood, or UV protective finishes. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535.giati.com. circle 696

Walters Wicker

Designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the For Seasons Curaçao collection combines traditional style with modern construction. The woven resin and exposed teak legs of the collection's love seat, armchair, and ottoman promise to weather the trials of time. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-758-0472; walterswicker.com. circle 701

Donghia

Take Donghia's long-revered acumen for creating opulent, eye-pleasing designs and team it with Sunbrella's 100 percent water and mildew-resistant, solution-dyed acrylic yarns, and you have Aloha—four color-saturated, sunny patterns that evoke the easy breezy brilliance of the tropics. 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 698

Jiun Ho Design

Designer Jiun Ho presents his new collection of planters with the trapezoidal vertical version. They are available in multiple sizes and are suitable for indoor use. 133 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117; 415-437-2284; jiunho.com. circle 697

Summit Furniture

Part of a new collection by designer Glyn Peter Machin, the Sportiva sectional daybed with seat cushions and pillows is made of plantation-grown teak and can be used indoors and out. The center section can be ordered with a seat cushion or can be used as a table. 5 Harris Court, Monterey, CA 93940; 831-375-7811; summitfurniture.com. circle 700

Sutherland

Classic maritime joinery, low profiles, and generous proportions define designer John Hutton's Poolside collection. This outdoor sectional concept in teak features oversized cushions. 635 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 800-717-8325; sutherlandteak.com. circle 699