For pairing with a seven-figure lipless pool cantilevering off the side of a starchitect-designed home or for simple furniture-porn daydreaming, these are the chaises, umbrellas, and daybeds that leave a mark and, yeah, break the bank.
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Daybeds that look like spaceships and jaw-dropping lounges—the wildest luxury outdoor furniture is right here.
Daybeds that look like spaceships and jaw-dropping lounges—the wildest luxury outdoor furniture is right here.
Magis Folly by Ron Arad for Magis
Formed from die-hard rotational-moulded polyurethane, this conversation starter suggests the colors and arcs of one of Richard Serra’s monolithic pieces, but with new textures and torsions. It’s as much a sculptural statement as it is a place to sit. $6,389 at YLiving.
Garden Easy Chair by Broberg & Ridderstråle for Röshults
This more traditional pick offers a minimal, generously sized design with all-weather teak armrests, a stainless steel frame, and Sunbrella upholstery. The large rectangles that make up its and arms not only appear a relaxed take on Bauhaus forms, but create a look that would be as welcome indoors as outside. $2,159 at Finnish Design Shop.
Ocean Master Max Low-Profile Cantilever Umbrella by Dougan Clarke for Tuuci
Somewhat of an engineering model, this sun shield combines self-lubricating stainless steel, Aluma-Teak, and UV-stabilized thermo-polymer for something that references both the sails and rigging of boat design. A static image doesn’t do justice to the many positions and options available here, or the design’s ease of use. $9,290 at Design Within Reach.
Grid Adjustable Chaise by Henrik Pedersen for Gloster
Again, this is a seating solution that combines the textures and language of indoor furniture with advanced Sunbrella acrylic textile, quick-drying foam, and teak to create something rugged enough for outdoor, poolside use that doesn’t sacrifice visual or functional quality. The slatted built-in side table and tapered powdered-aluminum legs are particularly nice touches. $3,375 at Design Within Reach.
Illuminated Faz Daybed with Parasol by Ramón Esteve for Vondom
This highly geometric, multifaceted rolled polyethylene composition from Spain at first appears a tad aggressive for a daybed—but then again almost every angle here is obtuse and the multitude of straight lines that make up the exterior of this very sci-fi pod signal that the soft interior is a safe, protected space. Also, LED technology allows it to light up at night, making it a patio centerpiece whether the sun is out or not. $8,980 at 2Modern.
Palissade Dining Armchair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for HAY
Per the general mission of the vaunted French brothers, this simple all-steel chair takes a familiar form and subjects it to a process of experimentation and protraction informed by data, style, and daring. Also, its a great place to dry a towel. $444 at Yoox.
Double Sofa Outdoor Lounge Set by Pininfarina for Higold
It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that the studio that designed this sleek weatherproof set is also responsible for the look of some of the most coveted cars from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Using automotive aluminum, fabric usually found on yachts, and the spirit of both industries, it suggests both motion and rest. $21,995 at Houzz.
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