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Grasp outdoor lighting by Fransen

From dining al fresco to an afternoon lounging in the sun, spending time in the great outdoors is one of life’s pleasures. Balancing durability with modern sensibilities, these outdoor furniture collections – for both private homes and urban spaces – enhance social gatherings with style. Plus, we’ve rounded up four cute portable table lamps that extend lingering long into the night. 

Dining

Groove outdoor furniture collection by Tom Dixon Spec Sheets 01

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Groove Collection by Tom Dixon

Art deco–style raised ridges lend Groove — Tom Dixon’s inaugural outdoor furniture collection — a timeless quality. In research and development for 10 years, the series includes an obround dining table, side chairs, armchairs and stools.

Cane collection by ARD Outdoor

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Cane Collection by ARD Outdoor

Referencing the luxury of a Balinese resort, the Cane dining armchair pairs an elegant aluminum structure with a warm teak-inspired finish and intricate weather-resistant wicker detailing. The wide-slat Cane dining table with soft corners invites lingering.

Café outdoor furniture collection by Emuamericas Spec Sheets 02

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Café Collection by Emuamericas

With a concave seat and curved backrest, the Café seating series by Christophe Pillet is both ergonomic and refined. Suitable for use at home and in high-traffic commercial settings, Café includes chairs (with or without arms) and bar stools that can stack up to eight and four high, respectively.

Fllair outdoor furniture collection by Dedon

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Fllair by Dedon

Handwoven by master artisans, a tricolour graphic braided weave accentuates the inviting curves of the Fllair dining table and chair, designed by Samuel Wilkinson. Inspired by balmy summer days spent on an island fishing town in Greece, the collection radiates softness and sophistication.

Lounging

Praline Lounge Chair by Jardin de Ville

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Praline Lounge Chair by Jardin de Ville

Praline’s classic hoop form is enhanced by its hardy materials: a woven synthetic rope back, teak-finished aluminum frame and weather-resistant Olefin upholstery. A three-seater sofa and coffee table complete the series.

Minotti Pattie Cord Outdoor Spec Sheets 01

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Pattie Cord Outdoor by Minotti

Squat and shapely, the Pattie Cord Outdoor lounge armchair features a striking woven cord shell and extra-wide seat cushion. The collection includes an armchair, a dining chair, a sofa and a footstool.

Outdoor armchair with wood frame

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Sail Collection by Tuuci

The Sail collection of lounge seating is defined by its details: The spinnaker weave back and sides that resemble a billowing sail, handcrafted bezels and bars in five brushed or polished metallic finishes and forged chamfered joints establish the series.

Vondom Luna Spec Sheets 01

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Luna Lounge Chair by Vondom

Designer Ramón Esteve celebrates the revolutionary spirit of icons like Verner Panton and Joe Colombo with his Luna lounge chair, which merges cutting-edge materials with a futuristic form.

Portable Table Lamps

Hay PC Portable Spec Sheets 01

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PC Portable Lamp by Hay

Originally designed by Pierre Charpin in 2019, the PC Portable lamp was recently updated with a 95 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic body and shade, a palette of cheerful new colourways and the option for monochrome or duo-tone combinations.

Wästberg w241 Faro Spec Sheets 06

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w241 Faro by Wästberg

David Chipperfield’s lighthouse-inspired w241 Faro features a dimming wheel and switch, integrated into the top disc, that transitions the light from bright to intimate, while its custom lens delivers glare-free, low-sweeping illumination.

Salvatori Teo Spec Sheets 01

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Teo by Salvatori

Luca Nichetto was inspired by the work of architect I.M. Pei when devising the Teo table lamp, which is composed of a lightweight roll of Tyvek and a double-layer stone base that features both a USB charger and the dimmable LED source.

Frandsen Grasp Spec Sheets 01

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Grasp by Frandsen

Influenced by traditional pendants, Danish designer Thomas Albertsen created the all-weather Grasp lamp with a beautifully curved stem anchored at either end by a conical shade and base.

Urban Spaces

Canoe Modular Planter by Maglin Site Furniture

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Canoe by Maglin Site Furniture

A modular planter system, Canoe can be integrated with bench seating to create linear, curved or angled (at 30, 45, 60 or 90 degrees) greenery-filled arrangements on streetscapes, rooftops, parks, courtyards and other public settings.

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Pocket Blocks by City Blocks

A broad series of adaptive benches and planters, Pocket Blocks revitalizes urban spaces into thriving social hubs through creativity and connection. Offered in a range of sizes and shapes, the modular elements are easy to install and reconfigure.

Yellow bench with wood slatted back and seat

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Booth by Landscape Forms

A “social design” that aims to bring people together, Booth features two variations: a tall-back and a low-back, both with rounded corners, softened edges and a flared base. The benches can stand alone or be arranged in banquette- or booth-style seating to support a range of conversation settings.

Neri Nebula Spec Sheets 01

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Nebula by Neri

Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Nebula consists of outdoor bench seating, stools, tables, a bike rack, litter bins, planters and lighting solutions with a modern sophistication that introduces human-scaled gathering points to city streetscapes and urban corridors.

For more outdoor solutions, visit our Spec Sheets section.

All-Weather Wonders: Furniture and Lighting That Elevate Outdoor Spaces

Make the most of the outdoors with furniture for dining and lounging – and a few portable lamps to light the way.

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