Outdoors

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2006 12:00:00 AM

Serralunga

These Meteor benches are sleek geometric volumes that double as outdoor decoration. The polyethylene pieces are available in three sizes—221/2 by 191/2 by 12 inches, 34 by 201/2 by 121/2 inches, and 46 by 231/2 by 131/2 inches—and five colors, including terra-cotta, white, and apple green. Via Serralunga 9, Biella, 13900 Italy; 212-941-9941; serralunga.com. circle 726

Tuuci

If ever a piece of furniture beckoned you to swoon in tropical languor, it's the Bali Lounge. The 4-by-8-foot bed frame is constructed of wood-grain fiberglass with a DuraTeak finish, is crowned with Venice solid-aluminum finials, and is upholstered with Sunbrella fabrics. Choose a sunroof or the traditional 5-by-9-foot canopy top. 2900 NW 35th Street, Miami, FL 33142; 305-634-5116; tuuci.com. circle 727

Boyd Lighting

The Futura pier/post mount, part of this manufacturer's Lantern Series, balances metals such as aluminum and copper with a European etched-glass diffuser. Safe for areas requiring a UL Wet Label, the Futura sleekly illuminates patios, walkways, and estate gates. Available in six finishes and three fin styles; the collection also includes an arm-mounted wall sconce and a pendant. 944 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-778-4300; boydlighting.com. circle 731

Henry Hall

The Coast dining armchair is a natural beauty with a high-tech heart. Its aluminum frame is covered with hand-woven CoaXXS fiber, which has the feel of woven rope but is in fact a coaxial construction comprising a stretch-resistant polyester core and an outer polymerized layer. Colors are natural or chestnut. 255 Kansas Street, Suite 310, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-767-7738; henryhalldesigns.com. circle 728

Perennials

Surf's up on Hana Road. Designers Wendy Tsuji and Linda Ueda had the islands of Hawaii in mind when they created the five vibrant patterns in this fabric line: Kapa Triangle, Kapa Stripe, Ehukai Stripe, Pippi Shells, and Limu Lei. This solution-dyed acrylic fabric comes in a 54-inch width and is soil-, mildew-, and UV-resistant. 3225 East Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062; 888-322-4773; perennialsfabrics.com. circle 730

Archie's Island

It's made of solid Malaysian mahogany, but the Swedish Country bench unquestionably evokes Scandinavia. The 77-by-42-by-24-inch piece weighs in at a solid 70 pounds and is available in two- and three-seater versions. The manufacturer offers 28 colors, from Daffodil to Wisteria. 48 Everett Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890; 800-486-1183; archiesisland.com. circle 729

Dedar

Looking for that finishing touch? This Italian textile company's first outdoor collection includes six trimmings—among them braids, fringe, and piping—as well as six fabrics in solids, jacquards, and prints. All are made from solution-dyed acrylic with environmental resistance. 1694 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324; 404-325-2726; dedar-usa.com. circle 732

Dennis Miller

Keep it neat with these low-slung stacking chairs from the Striped collection. The frame is made of steel tubes and is covered with transparent polyamide slats cataphoretically treated in polyester powder. Available in green, blue, orange, and white. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1510, New York, NY 10016; 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com. circle 733

Forms + Surfaces

The KnightBollard's four light sources create symmetrical quadrants of light, though other patterns of diffusion can be achieved with opaque shields that replace one or more of the four frosted borosilicate glass lenses. The rustproof-aluminum construction is available in a choice of powdercoat finishes. 6395 Cindy Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013; 800-451-0410; forms-surfaces.com. circle 737

Modernica

Protection from the rays comes standard with this seat. Part of the 18-piece Case Study Stainless collection, the stainless-steel-and-Sunbrella chaise and sunshade come in 80 colors. 7366 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-933-0383; modernica.net. circle 734

Sutherland

If the Adirondack chair went to finishing school in France, it might come back looking something like the Camano. A stout but elegant mahogany frame is coated with marine-grade enamel in one of four colors: Madrona, Whitecap, Cedar, and Dusk. The collection also comprises an ottoman, loveseat, and sofa. 168 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 800-717-8325; sutherlandteak.com. circle 735

Modern Outdoor

Made of stainless steel, sustainably harvested ipé (Brazilian hardwood), or a polyboard material that is completely recyclable, the Etra adjustable chaise lounge is ecofriendly and anything but crunchy. It is available in three colors of polycoated steel and six additional polyboard colors. 15952 Strathern Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406; 818-785-0171; modernoutdoor.com. circle 736

McKinnon and Harris

The duVal-Alexander sofa, part of the sectional duVal collection, is a chic seating option for outdoor entertaining. The single-piece sofa distinguishes itself with its lower back height. The wrought-aluminum frame is offered in 12 finishes ranging from Shadow silver to Montebello green and is upholstered in Sunbrella fabrics. 1806 Summit Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230; 804-358-2385; mckinnonharris.com. circle 742

Stua

The Deneb table is the flagship of this manufacturer's premier outdoor collection. The anodized-aluminum frame of the table and matching benches offers a cool complement to the warmth of solid teak. Ideal for the home but sturdy enough for commercial use. Available in two sizes: 90 by 80 by 73 inches and

90 by 160 by 73 inches. Polígono 26, Bidebitarte, E 20115, Astigarraga, Spain; 34-943-330-188; stua.com. circle 738

Giati

The Nuance collection represents a new direction for this manufacturer, known for its teak furniture. The Art Nouveau era inspired designer Mark Singer to create the seven-piece series, which includes glass-topped tables, a lounge chair, and a dining chair, set on powdercoated die-cast aluminum and stainless-steel frames. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535; giati.com. circle 741

Oxford Garden

Craftsmanship and functionality converge seamlessly in the Planter collection. Available in 15-, 19-, and 28-inch versions, these shorea-wood English planters boast turned finials and delicately detailed uprights and are made with a removable slatted bottom panel that allows water to drain easily. 1729 Research Drive, Unit A, Louisville, KY 40299; 877-866-3331; oxfordgarden.com. circle 739

Palecek

The Al Fresco Square armchair has the genteel look of traditional outdoor furniture, but don't confuse genteel with gentle—the chair's UV-resistant wheat-finished wicker-like plastic doesn't need babying. Teak armrests and an aluminum frame round out the construction. The ample dimensions—241/2 inches wide by 251/2 inches deep by 33 inches high—belie its svelte 28 pounds. P.O. Box 225, Richmond, CA 94808-0225; 800-274-7730; palecek.com. circle 740