Outdoor Furniture

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2005 12:00:00 AM

Santa Barbara

The regatta-fabric "petals" on the Lilypond cover move with the wind and provide a lighthearted option for garden parties and sunbathing. The lily pad–inspired 9-foot hexagonal cover in kiwi green and corn-silk yellow fits atop a Paseo umbrella, which sits in an eight-foot aluminum-and-stainless-steel frame. P.O. Box 6884, Santa Barbara, CA 93160; 800-919-9464; sbumbrella.com. circle 693

Landscape Forms

With its swish design and nine vibrant colors, the Chill lounge provides for stylish sunning. Rotationally molded polyethylene construction means the chair will be around for many summers to come. Freestanding on any surface, this lounger also includes removable surface-mounting plates that fix it to a particular location. 431 Lawndale Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048; 800-521-2546; landscapeforms.com. circle 694

Sutherland

Expecting royalty at your next barbecue? Consider the Louis Soleil dining side chair. It adds a regal touch to summer languor, with supportive carved-wood arms and seat cushioning stuffed with flow-through foam wrapped in Dacron. The teak frame is available in three finishes, including a weather finish in natural teak. 635 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 800-717-8325; sutherlandteak.com. circle 695

Stacey Garcia

Flower bursts blend into a mosaic of linked petals in this cheerful Sunbrella woven fabric. With 2,200 hours of light fastness, Dahlia is ideal for upholstering for patios and poolside. It is available in linen, with four colors of detail, including Limón and Marigold. 504 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-426-0756; stacygarciainc.com. circle 699

Alaxi

Rich green and rose hues and fanciful trimmings accent the luxurious fabrics in the Alaxi collection. Exquisitely woven jacquards and lavishly textured chenilles provide lively alternatives for outdoor upholstery. These textiles are composed of Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic. 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; 877-252-9401; silverstatetextiles.com. circle 696

Smith & Hawken

The sunny ease of wicker, but more durable: The Corsica collection uses a synthetic wickerlike material that is virtually indistinguishable from a natural fiber thanks to subtle variations created by natural coloring. A teak base and an aluminum frame provide stability. The Sunbrella-covered cushions are available in a range of 15 colors. 4 Hamilton Landing, Number 100, Novato, CA 94949; 800-423-0117; smithandhawkentrade.com. circle 698

Barlow Tyrie

An addition to the Equinox range, this circular dining table incorporates plantation-grown teak with a combination of 3-1-6 marine-grade stainless steel. Offered in four different sizes—79, 51, 39, and 28 inches—all boast tabletops with a stainless-steel inlay inspired by a gun's crosshairs. 1263 Glen Avenue, Studio 230, Moorestown, NJ 08057; 800-451-7467; teak.com. circle 697

Tuuci

In an immodest age, modesty can still prevail with the Exuma Privacy Lounge. At 4 feet square, it is small enough to set up almost anywhere and yet still provides ample room for changing clothes or for storage. The fiberglass-and-honey-teak frame can be covered with the customer's choice of fabric and a selection of canopy tops and valences. 2900 NW 35th Street, Miami, FL 33142; 305-634-5116; tuuci.com. circle 700

Richard Schultz

Relax with the modern Fabric Sling collection. The seating surface of the chaise, dining chair, and lounge includes a layer of drip-through foam and a supportive mesh sandwiched inside the fabric. Stainless-steel frames come in electropolished high polish or a bead-blasted matte finish. P.O. Box 96, Palm, PA 18070; 215-679-2222; richardschultz.com. circle 705

Silver State

Crisp, clean beach and seashell motifs brighten up the Sunbrella Exclusives and Coordinates. In summer-fresh yellow, blue, and white, these fabrics yearn for picnics and lazy beach reading. 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; 800-453-5777; silverstatetextiles.com. circle 704

Weatherend

Eliminate boredom with the Campobello sectional. Four autonomous components combine to create a range of seating configurations that equally suit residential or commercial spaces. Made of mahogany and bonded with marine-grade epoxy, the pieces are available in a variety of hues, including traditional yacht-finish white. 6 Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841; 800-456-6483; weatherend.com. circle 701

Brown Jordan

It's a fiesta for two on the Harmony chaise. Two aluminum-framed half-circle components surround a small circular table and an umbrella to create an intimate private island. Custom fabrics on tailored cushions are available to fit your individual flair, be it contemporary or traditional. 1801 North Andrews Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069; 800-743-4252; brownjordan.com. circle 703

Archie's Island

This dining set makes a simple gathering feel more like a party. While the elegance of mahogany may be overlooked, the sunny hues will catch the eye. Available in 12 colors of marine enamel paint. 48 Everett Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890; 800-486-1183; archiesisland.com. circle 702

Freeline

Traditional lines assume a contemporary pose with this manufacturer's Parksed chair. The charm of a timeless lawn chair is blended with the cozy quality of a garden bench. Each chair is 2 feet wide, with neat teak slats that align themselves perfectly when chairs are next to each other. 1512 North Hoyne, Chicago, IL 60622; 773-551-5941; hamleywells.com. circle 706

Greystone

Send your old garden gnomes packing. Made in Belgium and standing roughly three feet high, Pine Cone Leaves garden ornaments are onion-shape obelisks covered with overlapping leaves of zinc that has been oxidized to a muted glow. 152 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019; 866-473-9826; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 707

Giati

From the patio or the den, survey summer's progress while relaxing on the Adagio collection's chaise longue. As with other components of the collection, the chaise's teak frame comes in two classic finishes of natural teak and driftwood. Teak oil provides a protective UV inhibitor. 614 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-965-6535; giati.com. circle 711

Grange

Wicker attains a new level of elegance with the St. Tropez wing chair. This is one of five chairs from the manufacturer's collection. Powder-coated aluminum serves as a frame for hand-woven synthetic fiber, in Java or natural finish. 200 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016; 800-472-6431; grange.fr. circle 708

Bis Bis

Functionality meets high style with the Scaffale & Carrello outdoor shelf and trolley. These pieces use rust-resistant, epoxy-treated aluminum and water-repellent, UV-resistant teak. This collection also includes matching café tables, dining tables, and seating. 4 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116; 888-247-9909; bisbis.com. circle 709

Glen Raven

Everyone acknowledges Sunbrella's fantastic outdoor applications, but now designers Joe Ruggiero and Richard Frinier have found interior uses for this versatile fabric. Jacquard weaving, advanced finishes, and innovative yarn combinations distinguish these fabrics. Available in a range of colors. 1831 North Park Avenue, Glen Raven, NC 27217; sunbrella.com. circle 710