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Gloster’s Whirl Round Bar Table and Archi Bar Chairs.

Dedon's MBRACE lounge chair.

Chilewich's spring collection.

Ego Paris's Zamac lounge chair.

The full dining chair from Kettal's Bitta collection.

BoConcept’s Rome outdoor collection.

Ethimo’s Notting Hill teak garden bench.

Original BTC's Portico Wall Light.

The Risom Lounge Chair.

The Club Woven Collection from Summer Classics.

Brown Jordan’s latest seating collection, Softscape.

The Augustine Metal Bar Cart from Century.

The Foyer Manchester wood-burning fireplace by Techo-Bloc.

Janus et Cie’s Vis a Vis collection.

Fun in the Sun

Outdoor home furnishings combine practicality and style

Fun in the Sun Janus et Cie’s Vis a Vis collection now includes modular lounge seating elevated on teak platform bases with matching, attachable tables. Designed by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, they feature plush, water-repellent cushions. At Janus et Cie in Cady’s Alley. janusetcie.com

Minimalist is the watchword in a lush outdoor space featuring Gloster’s Whirl Round Bar Table and Archi Bar Chairs, both by Danish designer Henrik Pedersen. The table, with a powder-coated, stainless-steel base, comes with a buffed-teak (pictured above) or ceramic top; the chairs combine teak and woven rope. gloster.com

Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Dedon, the MBRACE lounge chair weaves handmade fiber into comfortable seating on a simple, durable teak base. Available in five colors, including newly added Carrara and Marrone. At Dedon in the Washington Design Center. dedon.de

Chilewich ushers in spring with its latest collection of runners and placemats in light pastels, soft neutrals and warm hues. Made from durable, handwoven vinyl—perfect for outdoor use. Pictured above in Guava. chilewich.com

Designer Ronan Masson reimagines the outdoor chaise in his Zamac lounge chair for Ego Paris, which suspends a reclining seat of fabric over a thermo-lacquered aluminum base. Ergonomic and minimalist, the chaise is available in 23 colors through Apartment Zero. apartmentzero.com; egoparis.com

Braids of rope used on boat moorings inspired Rodolfo Dordoni’s Bitta collection for Kettal. Pictured here, the full dining chair boasts an aluminum frame wrapped in braided polyester cords. Available in an array of hues through Contemporary in DC’s Cady’s Alley. contemporaria.com; kettal.com

BoConcept’s Rome outdoor collection marries contemporary flair with all-weather durability via a powder-coated aluminum frame, high-resistance fabric and an armrest of FSC-certified eucalyptus. The two- or three-seater sofa, chair and coffee table are available at BoConcept in Cady’s Alley. boconcept.com

Classic style defines Ethimo’s Notting Hill teak garden bench. Available in natural teak, painted mahogany or with a pickled finish; shown above enhanced by waterproof cushions in bright red. ethimo.com

British lighting manufacturer Original BTC introduces the Portico Wall Light, from the Box Light Collection by Davey Lighting (a BTC brand). The handmade fixture in glass and weathered, antique brass conveys an industrial edge. Available in two sizes through Illuminations in DC. illuminc.com; originalbtc.com

Jens Risom’s iconic Risom Lounge Chair moves outdoors courtesy of Knoll, which has created the Risom Outdoor Collection featuring the lounge chair, plus a side chair, ottoman and table. Made with durable teak and Sunbrella fabric webbing in six colors. knoll.com

The Club Woven Collection from Summer Classics is woven out of durable, wrought aluminum to resemble traditional wicker. The collection includes swivel, arm and slipper chairs and an ottoman. Available at Holloway Company in Sterling, Virginia. hollowaycompany.com; summerclassics.com

Designed by John Caldwell, Brown Jordan’s latest seating collection, Softscape, unites comfort, style and versatility. Buyers choose among 22 frame finishes, more than 148 Sunbrella fabrics and strap options, allowing for myriad design possibilities. Available locally through Sheffield Furniture. sheffieldfurniture.com; brownjordan.com

The Augustine Metal Bar Cart in powder-coated aluminum and tempered glass from Century’s Thomas O’Brien Outdoor collection mimics decorative motifs found in Augustinian architecture. At Century in the Washington Design Center. centuryfurniture.com

The Foyer Manchester wood-burning fireplace is fabricated out of Techo-Bloc engineered concrete that matches the company’s collection of hardscape products. Available locally through The Stone Store in Hanover, Maryland. thestonestore.com; techo-bloc.com

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