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Fun in the Sun

Chic products make al fresco entertaining a breeze

CAFÉ COOL  Conceived by Ini Archibong for Knoll, the Archibong Collection of bistro tables and chairs channels a light, feminine spirit via a slender profile. The round and square tables complement side and armchairs in a selection of bold and neutral hues. knoll.com

CLASSIC FORM  Handcrafted in Richmond of high-performance aluminum, the Virginia Bench with X Back by McKinnon and Harris brings classic form to the garden with its gently curved arms and tapered legs. Find in two-, three- and four-seat versions, with or without cushions; a range of powder-coated finishes is available. mckinnonharris.com

FINISHING TOUCH  Ethimo teamed with Spanish design brand Studiopepe to create Bulbi, a line of six concrete planters in a range of sizes and geometric shapes perfect for mixing and matching. The vessels’ rough surfaces and earth tones conjure a connection with nature that inspired the collection’s name. ethimo.com/en/collection/bulbi

COCKTAIL TIME  Dometic MoBar 300 S, a mobile beverage bar, carries the party outdoors with a single-zone refrigerator; a roto-molded basket that keeps drinks cold; and dry storage for napkins and accessories. Constructed with professional-grade stainless-steel; larger and smaller models are also available. dometic.com/mobar

FRESH FABRIC  The Serena Dugan outdoor collection features five of the textile designer’s signature patterns, updated with new performance fabric and a fresh, vibrant color palette. Bahia, a palm leaf design inspired by the lush foliage of Brazil, is pictured in the Ivy colorway, one of three. serenadugan.com

SOFT SELL  Nicoya, an outdoor fabric collection by Romo, embraces soft, textural wovens and solution-dyed acrylic velvets that are durable and colorfast. Twelve designs range from geometrics and stripes to colorful, small-scale patterns, houndstooth and tapestry-style motifs, all in a wide choice of colorways. Find at the Washington Design Center. romo.com

GAME DAY  The weather-resistant Tangent Pool Table from JANUS et Cie boasts a powder-coated-steel frame on iroko-wood legs with a playing surface of solution-dyed acrylic made to withstand an exterior setting. A Tangent Cue Rack of the same materials is also available; both can be finished in black or white. janusetcie.com

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