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A sleek update to the traditional torch or spotlight, Frame is a rectangular, hollow prism. Its pressed glass diffuser can accommodate fluorescent or LED sources, to illuminate the empty space within the lamp while also casting indirect, asymmetrical light. Available in a range of heights and measurements. 34-902-10-77-35; grupoblux.com. circle 779
Warmth is afoot with these 20-inch-square ipé and teak Deck tiles. Installation is a snap with the I-Connect system, which links tiles together with holes and pegs. 214-751-8988; eastteak.com.
Think slate tiles. Then go a step further, with Vintage tiles from the Espressioni collection. They are made of porcelain stoneware and come in five different dimensions: 24 square inches, 12 by 24 inches, 6 by 24 inches, 4 by 24 inches, and 12 square inches. The tiles are available in five colors, including Anthracite. 212-980-1500; ragno.it.
The Summerland collection takes you out of the cool indoors and into the welcoming outdoors. These solution acrylic textiles are available in 40 SKUs and bouclé stripes, while bold graphics, natural figures, dot patterns, and a solid chenille fabric round out this eclectic collection, rich with the play of shadows and light. 805-684-8359; giati.com.
The Nest collection's oversized chairs have a high mesh back—available in six colors—constructed with woven, reinforced PVC that allows for breezy lounging. The frame is constructed with marine-quality stainless steel, and the cushions come in seven colorways. 212-488-7000; lepereinc.com.
The distinctive, hand-forged iron Turnbull planter will lend an air of pastoral French charm to your garden. Measuring 38 inches high and 24 inches wide, the planter has a perforated, footed base ideal for drainage. It is available in custom sizes and finishes; antiqued iron is standard. 785-434-2777; dessinfournir.com.
The day's concerns fall away with the white centerpiece Drops. This unique piece comes in two sizes, and one may be hidden by the other. With their curves and rings, they complement a garden and provide tranquility in a fountain or pool. The steel legs are finished in epoxy-laquer. 34-915-400-336; rs-barcelona.com.
Design: Robinwood Deluxe.
Standout: This collection's 30-plus pieces in teak and polished aluminum bring a subtle iconoclasm to outdoor furniture groupings. 800-717-8325; sutherlandfurniture.com. circle 440
Sleek Manhattan seats the urbane set in comfort. This collection includes a chaise, sofa, tables, chairs, and ottomans. Foam cushions are covered with a Porotex exterior, which is available in 15 colors. 212-532-5450; designlush.com.
Ship to shore! The call to dinner takes on a new appeal. Constructed with teak or mahogany using mortise and tenon joinery, the Cross Point dining set is available with options such as high gloss, white-yacht finish, clear wood preservatives, and custom colors. 800-456-6483; weatherend.com.
Seek refuge from the summer swelter with Oasis, her new collection of Sunbrella fabrics. Two patterns are featured, along with seven colorways that flirt with broad and slender stripes in refreshing combinations such as sky/turquoise. 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com.
Romano Marcato designed the Aria collection, which includes a stackable, sandblasted stainless steel chair, along with five other pieces for outdoor and indoor use. Manufactured in Italy, the chair stands 29 inches high and is available with or without armrests and upholstery. 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com.
When he isn't spending the summer designing furniture or interiors, Kevin Walz does what any good father does: He hangs out at the beach with his family. This year, he multitasked with "4 Walz 4," essentially a family reunion in the guise of an exhibition at the Silas Marder Gallery in Bridgehampton, New York. Besides outdoor lighting and outdoor furniture, the latter handmade by brother Barry, the show featured photographs by daughter Jersey and sculptures and drawings by daughter Addison. "This was the opportunity of a lifetime—to present creative work with the people I'm closest to," Walz says. "To share this exhibition with my two daughters was the greatest joy for me." How well did their black-and-white landscapes and lively installations meld with the precise elegance of his designs? "Stylistically, we're very different, but a clarity and resonance are shared."
He explains that his five made-to-order pieces of furniture in teak and carbon laminate were constructed "like canoes," with slotted surfaces and flexing backs; the lighting currently consists of a single fixture in cast bronze and thermoformed Corian. Everything moves upstream in August, from Bridgehampton to nearby Sag Harbor, to help inaugurate Silas Marder's temporary space on Main Street. 631-702-2306; silasmarder.com. circle 405
You might forget that you're not at the country club, with the Ella club chair. One of five in the collection, this hand-crafted and powder-coated aluminum frame has an architectural grade finish. The Batyline textile seat is available in 18 colors. 800-358-2385; mckinnonharris.com.
Nesting in the Urban Balance Cove, you'll regain your own balance. This hanging swing chair—a departure from a typical lounger—has an epoxy-coated aluminum frame and is constructed with all-weather wicker. The chair is available in mandarin, kiwi, and ocean and comes with five 16-inch cushions. 800-444-7998; outbackchair.com.
Longing for a café crème at a sidewalk café in Paris? The Rue du Bac sconce can light your patio as though you were seated in the City of Lights. Equipped with a 60-watt krypton-xenon bulb, this torch is available in polished or satin nickel and oil-rubbed bronze. 415-401-9999; jonathanbrowninginc.com.
Lighting your gardens and pathways can be energy-efficient as well as illuminating. The PathMaster LED Bollard uses LED technology for its light engines, which can be applied to one or all four sides of the unit; its power system provides emergency support. The stainless steel exterior can be in black, bronze, and white as well as in custom finishes. 910-259-1000; chloridesys.com.
While the Luma collection boasts 52 pieces, the adjustable chaise lounge stands out with its simple linear aesthetic. Its frame is made of anodized aluminum, and the seating surface is available in ipé wood slats or marine-grade polyboard, in a choice of six colors. 818-785-0171; modernoutdoor.com.
Jeffrey Braun created the Machiche chair, for his Terra collection, in wood that comes from the forests of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, all harvested using environmentally-sensitive forestry practices. 866-329-0740; durantefurniture.com.
It's hard to imagine that a trash receptacle could be mistaken for minimalist art, but Ash fits the bill. It is constructed with stainless steel and painted with corrosive-resistant paint. 34-93-345-9129; vilagrasa.com.
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