INSPIRED + TIMELESS
Delight in the outdoors with these furnishings for your leisure space.
Wonderful finds for porch, patio, and garden.
1. SLEEK, NOT TEAK
With front legs that resemble turned teak wood, the Java bench is actually made of weather-durable concrete on a wrought-iron frame. It measures 54" wide x 38" high x 26" deep. The bench weighs a hefty 325 pounds; $1,992 and up. Currey and Company, (877) 768-6428, curreyandcompany.com
2. WATER BIRDS
Graceful and petite, the pair of small cranes is made of solid brass with the Verdi finish. Use them as part of a water feature, in the garden, or even indoors. The tallest measures 16" high x 7" wide x 4" deep. Set, $245. Charleston Gardens, (800) 469-0118, charlestongardens.com
3. WRIGHT BASIN
The Dana vase is a cast-stone reproduction of a planter from the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana– Thomas house. Shown in limestone but available in other colors, it comes in 22", 33", and 50" widths, for $431 to $1,728. Garden Artisans, (410) 672-0082, gardenartisans.com
4. THE SWING OF IT
Constructed with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the eco-friendly Durawood porch swing won’t absorb water and will not fade, rot, splinter, or crack. The swing is fastened with marinegrade stainless-steel hardware and comes in 11 colors; $699. Pawleys Island Hammocks, (877) 401-9017, pawleysislandhammocks.com
5. ALFRESCO DINING
With flared legs, the Jarrett Bay table is constructed of 1"-thick, pressuretreated solid pine. Order in Natural or painted in a choice of dozens of custom colors plus washed and distressed finishes. The table measures
69" long x 40" wide; $743 and up. Uwharrie Chair, (800) 934-9663, uwharriechair.com
6. WICKER ON THE SIDE
Built on a rattan frame and handwoven, the Savannah wicker magazine table is for a covered porch. It’s 24" high x 17" wide x 20" deep. In Eggshell, $380. Cottage Home Furniture, (866) 223-2757, cottagehomefurniture.com
7. QUATREFOIL FLOURISHES
The look is classic rattan, but the Mimi chaise longue by Celerie Kimble is weather-resistant extruded aluminum. Drainable all-weather cushions come in many colors and patterns; $2,467.50 and up. Lane Venture,
(888) 790-4025, laneventure.com
8. BIRDS OF LOVE
For a covered porch, the Passeria Tree pillow features a stenciled tree and hand-embroidered birds in shades of teal. The 20" square comes in natural Craftsman linen and three other colors. Finished pillow, $310; kit, $65. Arts & Crafts Period Textiles, (510) 654-1645, textilestudio.com
9. SOCIAL GATHERING
Attract hummingbirds to your porch or patio with the Happy Eight feeder. The bright-red color, eight feeding ports, and circular perch ring make for happy hummers. The leak-proof feeder holds a quart of nectar; $41.49. Droll Yankees, (800) 352-9164, drollyankees.com
10. STONE PAGODAS
Yukimi lanterns are also called “snow viewing” lanterns, as broad roofs tend to hold onto snow. Each 24" high x 18" wide lantern is carved from granite and predrilled for electric wiring: $425 to $585. Supports are extra. Stone Forest, (505) 986-8883, stoneforest.com