CREATING CONNECTONS · 2019-05-02 · furniture, and was able to develop the look in a weather-safe...
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COTTAGESGARDENS.COM | MAY 2019
CREATING CONNECTIONS
Hello, Sunshine!
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C E L E B R AT E W A R M E R W E AT H E R W I T H T H E L AT E S T O U T D O O R F U R N I S H I N G S I N F E A R L E S S C O L O R S A N D N AT T Y N E U T R A L S | PRODUCED BY MARY FITZGERALD
EMBRACING COLORColor and comfort are coming on strong this season. Take your pick
of seating, loungers and tables in a rainbow of vibrant hues
MARIGOLD CRUSHDedon’s Brea lounge chair
brings the plush comfort of indoor furniture outdoors.
The modern profile, designed by Edward Barber and
Jay Osgerby, is outfitted in a waterproof fabric by Kvadrat. Starting at $5,120, D&D (T),
dedon.us.
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COLOR CODEDA modular seating system designed by
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia focuses on versatility and color. The starting point is a futon base with a choice of back or armrest cushions. Fabrics include colorful stripes, dots or solids that can be mixed and matched. The Ribes sofa frame is powder-coated in clay (shown here), sage or anthracite-colored aluminum. $7,815, NYC, bebitalia.com.
BISTRO BLISSSporting the look of rattan in a
synthetic wicker wrapped around a tubular steel frame, the 48-inch Memoir
outdoor table from Stori Modern can comfortably accommodate four people. Topped with tempered glass, the
base is offered in red, black or white. $699, storimodern.com.
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ISLAND TIMEHandwoven with super-soft, weather-safe and colorfast
yarns, the Lanta hammock by Yellow Leaf Hammocks is big enough for two. The anti-flip design lets you rest easy.
$199, yellowleafhammocks.com.
MOVING OUTSIDEA best seller for Roche Bobois, the Mah Jong sofa is now available in an outdoor version. The modular design by Hans Hopfer allows customization in configuration and a variety of colorful outdoor fabrics. The metal base includes built-in trays for holding drinks, towels or sunscreen. Price available upon request, Greenwich, roche-bobois.com.
FAIR WEATHERCrafted from rattan with an aged brass finish base, the outdoor version of the
Mr. Brown London Granta chair hails from the Weather or Not collection. Choose
from Mr. Brown’s outdoor fabrics or customize with a COM fabric. $2,535, available through the Wakefield Design
Center (T), Stamford, wakefielddesigncenter.com, mrbrownhome.com.
STAR POWERExpormim recently launched a new outdoor collection designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba. The three piece ensemble, Liz, is inspired by ’50s design and the classic style of Elizabeth Taylor. The tubular structure of the armchair is wrapped in a stretch fabric offered in a range of rich colors, including the poppy red shown here. $3,820, available through Walters, D&D (T), waltersnyc.com, expormim.com.
PLAY ON COLORConstructed of aluminum in an anti-UV powder coating, Fermob’s Bebop collection is available in 24 brilliant colors. The low tables are offered in three sizes in round, square or rectangular shapes. Shown here, Lagoon Blue, Pink Praline and Verbena. $523–$880, available through Pergola, New Preston, pergolahome.com, NYDC showroom, fermobusa.com.
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EXTRA SEATINGThe Sebastopol stool from Serena & Lily
serves as a seat, side table or plant stand, with cut out handles
making it easy to move. This versatile ceramic piece is hand finished in a bone and navy
glaze. $198, Westport, serenaandlily.com.
GREAT CURVESThe M’Afrique Shadowy armchair is made in Dakar, Senegal for the MoMA collection. Designed by Tord Boontje, the chair is fabricated from varnished steel and polyethylene yarn. The fantastical design, in a colorful weave of stripes, provides shade with a rolled overhang top. Available through the MoMA Design Store, NYC, $1,700,
store.moma.org.
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DRESSY CASUALThe Watson dining chair by Munder Skiles features a Chippendale back in a black metal finish with a slatted
teak seat. Seven different back options are offered in six standard colors. $1,920,
NYDC, munder-skiles.com.
MOROCCAN DETAILSInfluenced by his travels to
Morocco, Richard Frinier dreamed up the design of
the Tangier outdoor collection for Century
Furniture. The open-weave fretwork motif of
the Raf sectional is inspired by Moorish architecture
and constructed from a weather-resistant
polyethylene fiber. $15,540, available through Outdecor
Designer Showroom (T), Stamford, 203-359-3526,
centuryfurniture.com.
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ON NEUTRAL GROUNDA quieter color palette accentuates the textural qualities and shapely appeal of these all-weather pieces
CANE DODesigned by Christophe Pillet for Ethimo, the
Grand Life lounge armchair pairs pickled teak with taupe roping resembling caning for a sophisticated outdoor piece. $1,460, available through Walters,
D&D (T), waltersnyc.com, ethimo.com.
FIRESIDE CHATThe warmth of the
Indonesian teak contrasts with the
cool Carrera marble top of the Harbour
Ribbed Teak fire table. This table makes
a design statement as both a fire feature and cocktail table. $3,750, NYDC,
harbouroutdoor.com.
ROPED INHenry Hall’s new Cliff
Weave collection is notable for its braided rope design made of
synthetic recycled fiber. The frame of the lounge
chair is formed from tubular powder-coated
aluminum colored to match the roping in
either beige or gray. Price upon request, available
through Walters, D&D (T), waltersnyc.com,
henryhalldesigns.com.
CHUNKY WEAVEOriginally introduced in steel, the
Serpentine chair was relaunched in a lightweight, easy-to-move aluminum. Designed by Eléonore Nalet for Ligne Roset, ecru polyester cushions are
woven into the charcoal frame finished in an epoxy-polyester lacquer. $1,100,
NYC, ligne-roset.com.
MIDCENTURY MIXThe Mesa lounge chair mixes tactile materials of teak and hand-woven all-weather wicker. Spanish designer Mario Ruiz was influenced by midcentury modern shapes to create this sculptural collection for RH. $1,046, Greenwich, rh.com.
TEAK TIMETerry Hunziker designed the Camano Yachting lounge chair for Sutherland. A powder-coated aluminum frame is fitted with teak slats. Twenty
color finish options are available, including Snow, pictured here. Price available upon request,
D&D (T), sutherlandfurniture.com.
FULL SWINGArchitect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni fashioned the Bitta swing club chair for Kettal from aluminum framing and braided polyester. His design is reminiscent of the nautical roping used to secure boats, hence the name Bitta, which means mooring in Italian. $5,032, D&D (T), kettal.com.
ROCKING ITCombining weatherproof and durable materials with a Scandinavian-style teak frame, Henrik Pedersen conceptualized the Kay rocker for Gloster. A French cane all-weather wicker backrest is oversized and curved for comfort, shown here in a tonal copper. Price available upon request, available through Lillian August, Norwalk, lillianaugust.com, or D&D (T), gloster.com.
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DANISH DESIGNCopenhagen-based designer
Chris Halstrøm created the Sommer Outdoor Collection
for Design Within Reach with the intention of emulating indoor
furniture for outdoor spaces. She was intrigued by paper-cord weav-
ing, often found on Danish indoor furniture, and was able to develop
the look in a weather-safe material. The two-seater sofa looks and sits
great with or without a seat cushion (included, but not shown). $1,895,
Westport, Stamford, dwr.com.
DRINK UPSet down a drink or a book poolside on the Outdoor Cascade table from the Mirage collection by Link Outdoor. The smooth surface and sculptural shape is cast in a glass fiber-reinforced concrete. $1,267, available through Hines & Co., D&D (T), hinescompany.com, linkoutdoor.com.
TAO NOWThe Tao collection, sold excusively through Janus
et Cie, was designed by contemporary Italian architect and designer Monica Armani for Tribù.
A lesson in balanced contrasts, the sculptural, off-center pedestal is topped with a slim top of
lightened concrete in a linen finish. Price available upon request, available through Janus et
Cie (T), NYC, janusetcie.com.
SUMMER SWIVELEnjoy a 360-degree view with Room & Board’s
Lunar swivel chair. Roomy enough for two, the simple modern design is wrapped in a durable Sunbrella
fabric with a supportive, fast-drying cushion. $1,499, NYC, roomandboard.com.