Summer Picks for Living It Up Outdoors

Casting a warm diffused glow, Bover’s Garota garland lights emulate the shape of sea urchins in a handwoven polyethylene fiber. Price upon request, available through Walters, waltersnyc.com, bover.es.

East meets West in Hong Kong architect André Fu’s Rock Garden Collection for Janus et Cie. The barstool couples a driftwood painted teak with Janus et Cie’s proprietary Janusfiber. Price upon request, janusetcie.com.

The Hospes ottoman, by B&B Italia, is a versatile outdoor piece, doing double duty as a footrest or moveable seating. The ottoman is offered in two sizes and three colors (blue, anthracite and stone). An aluminum frame is covered with interlacing waterproof rope and top webbing provides added support and comfort. $1,489, bebitalia.com.

Roll the credits for the Oscar chair by Brown Jordan. This winner, designed by Ann Marie Vering, pairs a handsome frame with a rope backing and Sunbrella cushions. The Oscar collection can easily transition to star status indoors. Price upon request, available through Walters, waltersnyc.com, brownjordan.com.

The Dockland’s cocktail table from Century is composed of teak solids with a wide planked top design. $2,850, available through Outdecor Designer Showroom, Stamford, centuryfurniture.com.

The Rilly cocoon chair was designed by Copenhagen-based GamFratesi for Dedon. Featuring Dedon’s proprietary fiber, the faceted canopy and semi-transparent weave creates a stunning silhouette. Shown here in Saffron. Price upon request dedon.de.

Crafted in Bali, the Whitney parasol from the East London Parasol Company adds an exotic element to your garden. The gold pattern is handpainted by artisans and edged in yellow cotton fringe with orange pom poms, beads and tassels. $675, eastlondonparasols.com.

Crafted in pickled teak with gray roping, Ethimo’s Kilt lounge armchair, designed by architect Marcello Ziliani, is as good looking as it is comfortable. Price upon request, available through Walters, waltersnyc.com, ethimo.com.

The 22-inch Stonefly LED lantern from Eyely is portable, so you can take it wherever you need ambient lighting. A weatherproof woven material lends the look of bamboo. $108, eyely.com.

Gloster’s Fern lounge chair, designed by Sebastian Herkner, mimics the sculptural beauty of fern fronds. The Scandinavian- style frame is fabricated from plantation teak, sporting a contoured back wrapped in outdoor roping. $5,000, available through patio.com, gloster.com.

With five modular components, the Holly Hunt Salamander sofa offers versatile seating. The pieces can be arranged as a simple three- piece sofa or a large, multi-corner sectional. Carefully fitted cushions provide a tailored look. Price upon request, hollyhunt.com.

Let the games begin with Kenneth Lynch & Sons’ chess table. Introduced at the 1939 World’s Fair, this table can be spotted in Central Park and, now, your own backyard. The iron base supports a concrete and terrazzo top. $2,880, klynchandsons.com.

The casual, relaxed style of Ligne Roset’s Ottoman loveseat is creator Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance’s modern interpretation of traditional Moroccan design. The collection, originally purposed for indoor seating, now includes outdoor options. $5,460, ligne-roset.com.

The Nisswa collection of chairs and sofas from Loll Designs features wide arms with chunky cushions in durable Sunbrella fabrics. Made with recycled plastic, the frame is available in nine colors. $1,395, lolldesigns.com.

Made Good’s Omer pedestal side table is molded in a translucent resin. Available in cobalt blue or Marigold, shown here. Price available upon request, madegoods.com.

The Sam Son chair, designed by industrial designer Konstantin Grcic for Magis, is a whimsical addition to an outdoor pace. The exaggerated silhouette is distinguished by a horseshoe-shaped back and supportive armrests. Offered in three colors: Curry (shown here), anthracite or red. $795, available through Design Within Reach, dwr.com.

Los Angeles-based interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard is known for his global outlook and bold use of pattern. His Senia pattern is no exception, in an outdoor- ready woven performance fabric. Shown here in Indigo. Price upon request, available through Studio Four, studiofournyc.com.

Designer Lars Bolander scours the marketplace for exceptional pieces to stock his Westport store. One of his finds, perfect for outdoor lounging, is the Massant L XVI sofa, available in natural or oiled teak. $4,950, larsbolander.com.

Naturtex’s Diamond Out rug is tough under pressure, indoors or out. The braided design, in a stain-resistent polyester, is offered in custom sizes and five colorways. $55 per square foot, available through IRP Contract, irpcontract.com.

Serena & Lily’s Beach Club lounge chair is equipped with a zippered pocket, perfect for a beach towel or book. The teak frame is wrapped in a rickrack-patterned canvas. $298, serenaandlily.com.

Oomph’s outdoor backgammon table, in powder-coated aluminum, is ready for any playing conditions, rain or shine. Designed with perforated points for easy game play, the table is available in a blue or Barbados green finish, shown here. $2,100, oomphhome.com.

The armless design of Room and Board’s Maya chair allows for flexibility—place chairs and chaises side by side or pull apart for solo seating. The marine grade plywood frame is wrapped in an outdoor fabric, accented with zigzag stitching. The swivel chair, shown here, offers the luxury of a 360-degree view. $999, roomandboard.com.

Exhibiting a subtle sheen and classic stripes, Rosemary Hallgarten’s Sorrento fabric is suitable for outdoor applications in three neutral colorways. Price available upon request, rosemaryhallgarten.com.

Hailing from the original Adirondack archetype, Safavieh’s San Juan chair is timeless in teak. $375, safavieh.com.

Woven in Sunbrella fabric, the hand-knotted Silver Rope pillow from Elaine Smith adds texture and dimensionality to dress up or refresh outdoor furniture. $149, available through Saybrook Home, saybrookhome.com, elainesmith.com

Sitting around the fire is one of summer’s great pleasures. No need to collect firewood because the Hemi Fire Bowl by Solus Décor can be fueled with natural gas, propane or ethanol. The hand-cast lightweight concrete is offered in three sizes and ten colors. $3,695–$4,995, available through Igne Ferro USA, igneferrousa.com.

Create an outdoor room setting, anchoring your deck or patio furniture with an all-weather rug. Stark’s Seville pattern fits the bill in a durable polypropylene, shown here in denim. Price upon request, starkcarpet.com.

Tidelli’s Padang bar stool is made from Brazilian eucalyptus. The seat is woven in a flat nautical rope and can be customized in 55 colors. $970, tidelli.com.

Beach or poolside, relax in the shade and shelter of Tuuci’s St. Tropez pavilion. The retractable awning and privacy drapes ensure comfort and privacy. Price upon request, available through Walters, waltersnyc.com, tuuci.com.

Using Sunbrella performance yarns, Australian fabric house Walter G adapted one of its signature designs, Batik, to create a luxurious, durable woven material for outdoors. Price per meter, $239, available through Temple Studio, templestudiony.com, walter-g.com.

The Maya collection from Westminster Teak offers leisurely lounging in plantation teak wood. The low profile, deep seating and tables can be arranged individually or grouped for a crowd. As shown, $6,751 (pillows sold separately), westminsterteak.com.