6 Outdoor Products that Play Hard and Work Even Harder
Lebello, Forever Summer Collection, Mini Mogul Lounger
Even when interiors are loaded with biophilic elements, people still want to work and play outside. That’s just how humans are hardwired. Then, once the pandemic hit, it activated a craving for even more fresh air. And any old furniture won’t do. Performance and style set the table for an extraordinary outdoor experience. The right outdoor furniture lays the foundation for a resimercial al fresco space with all the bells and whistles.
Here, we present outstanding seating and tables from six brands—Tupelo, Soho Home, Andreu World, Room & Board, Lebello, and Tribù—that combine outdoorsy performance with good looks for the patio, terrace, rooftop, lawn, or pool deck.
Tupelo, Loop
Tupelo
On cloudy days, Tupelo’s Loop Lounge Chair will brighten the mood with its high-gloss finish, playful shape, and happy color palette. A seamless, unibody design and construction ensure Loop will withstand sun, rain, and snow. Made from marine-grade polyethylene (that’s the material used in whitewater kayaks and heavy-duty coolers), Loop lets you take the meeting all the way into the pool. Fill the chair with water to prevent buoyancy so you can lounge on the sun shelf (or Baja shelf) and get your tan on all day long. Ergonomic Loop is also at home on the patio or fire pit.
Room & Board, Marin
If you’re looking for comfortable seating that’s both durable and entirely guilt-free, then Room & Board’s Marin outdoor sofa has all that going on. Marin blends steel with sustainably sourced and reclaimed oak. It’s made by craftspeople in Wisconsin and North Carolina using lumber from Cambium, a Baltimore-based group that sources fallen urban wood from across the country and works with local workshops to repurpose it into usable lumber. Pet-friendly with fade-resistant finishes, Marin is ready for action on hospitality terraces, corporate rooftops, and beyond.
Lebello, Forever Summer Collection, Mini Mogul Lounger
Lebello
Sometimes you just want to feel transported to a luxury beach club in Ibiza. Lebello’s Mini Mogul Lounger, part of the Forever Summer Collection, captures this Mediterranean mood without missing a beat. Mini Mogul is a circular outdoor club lounger with a high back and side arms for privacy and a relaxed, cocoon-like feel. Available with a swivel base option for conversation areas, Mini Mogul can be specified in muted or high-energy colors. It’s designed with durable synthetic weaves for high-traffic, coastal environments.
Tribù, Dunes
Tribù
Yes, teak is extremely water- and weather-resistant. But doesn’t it sometimes feel a bit… bland? Well, that’s definitely not the case when said teak furniture is designed by Yabu Pushelberg. Definitely hip, The Dunes Collection, designed by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg for Tribù, was inspired by the sculptural quality and natural movement of dunes near their beach house in the Hamptons. Tribù uses fully grown teak harvested in accordance with the strictest environmental standards from top Indonesian plantations in East Java.
Andreu World, Bolete
Andreu World
The voluptuous Bolete collection by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World takes its name and rounded geometry from bolete mushrooms. Andreu World’s sustainable material innovation includes their use of BIO® Thermopolymer, a natural, non-fossil material made by fermenting bacteria that’s compostable and biodegradable. Fans of the Bolete collection will be excited to hear about the new Bolete Conference Outdoor Table. Manufactured with weather-resistant materials, it retains the iconic grooved base of the rest of the collection, while inviting collaboration and eliciting admiration.
Soho Home, Outdoor Collection, Marcia sofa, Tyros footstool, Georgia coffee table
Soho Home
Outdoor living rooms are super popular—but how many are really as comfortable as home? The Soho Home Outdoor Collection offers plenty of options that will keep people in their seats longer. The Marcia Outdoor Sofa is a three-seater with a laid-back silhouette carved from durable iroko wood. Don’t be afraid to mix woods. Pair the Marcia sofa with a teak Tyros outdoor footstool and a teak Georgia outdoor coffee table, accented with fluted detailing and a smooth marble top.
—Diana Mosher