Encouraging a sense of community within large urban centers, these outdoor seating solutions range from both private and public design concepts. Cities have been embarking on new and creative ways to provide residents and tourists with comfortable, multifunctional and artistic outdoor seating.
In a world where we are all on-the-go, outdoor solar benches that charge one's phone are an ideal solution. If someone finds themselves in the mood for a tune, a musical public bench is a fun and functional example.
Privately, getting cozy and comfortable outdoors can be a problem if you don't have the proper seating options. These inventive outdoor seating solutions that can help make any BBQ or vacation more enjoyable. From sofa-style hammocks to rollable, light-weight chairs, these furniture concepts marry style with convenience and comfort.
50 Outdoor Seating Solutions
From Dramatic Butterfly Benches to Repurposed Street Furnishings:
Christopher Magsambol — Aug 18, 2015 — Art & Design

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DIY Cement Block Benches
This DIY Bench is an Easy Way to Add Extra Outdoor Seating to a Backyard

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Pinned Pillow Benches
The Facile Sofa Comprises a Cushions, Dowels and a Pegboard Block
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Playful Public Seating
This Interaction-Encouraging Public Bench is Inspired by a Merry-Go-Round
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Multi-Message Bench Marketing
This Homeless Shelter Advertising Campaign Has Multiple Functions
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Sofa-Style Hammocks
This Multi-Person Hammock Allows You to Sit in a More Upright Position
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Rollable Lightweight Seating
The Leano Portable Chair Can Be Wrapped Up and Taken Anywhere
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Illuminated Public Benches
A New Bench to Inspire Community Has Been Designed for Piazza Mazzini
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Public Napping Chairs
This Modern Seat is Meant to be Placed in Cities for a Temporary Relief
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Wooden Log Benches
The Mocho by Timoteo and Fernandes is Basic
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Nautical-Themed Benches
Designer Les Ateliers Guyon Created These Sailboat Public Benches
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Collapsible Camp Stools
Best Made Company's Foldable Stools are Lightweight and Practical
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Anemone Outdoor Seating
The Nuzzles Warming Hut is an Interactive and Toasty Rink-Side Chair
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Chain-Link Chairs
The Twist Bench is Efficient and Industrial, Utilitarian and Ergonomic
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Solar Bench Chargers
These Boston Benches by Soofa Charge Your Tech Devices Using the Sun's Energy
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Bus Shelter Jazz Clubs
This Bus Stop in Pittsburgh Was Transformed into a Tiny Concert Hall
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Convertible Daybed Benches
Iles by Stefano Gaggero Can Be Reconfigured According to Requirement
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Tape-Bound Benches
The Potencial Escultorico Series Closes Off Voids with Color
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Romance-Inducing Benches
The East Japan Railway Company's Love Love Bench Brings People Together
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Sprouting Public Benches
TreeIt by nITro Appears to Capture the Starry Sky at Night
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Outdoor Office Tables
The BuzziBreeze is a Picnic-Inspired Work Table for Collaboration
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Barbecuing Picnic Tables
The Omega Outdoor Cooking Table Makes Alfresco Food Prep More Social
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Eco Bench Seating
D-Absolute Design's Outdoor Bench Features Built-In Planters
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Repurposed Street Parking
San Francisco Has Replaced a Section of Parking Spots with Benches
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Friendship-Forming Benches
An 8 Year-Old Boy Creates Buddy Bench for Lonely Classmates
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Inflatable Rain-Soaking Benches
The Water Bench Manipulates the Rain to Inflate the Public Chair
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Device-Charging Benches
Croatia's 'Solarna E-klupa' Outdoor Bench Charges Mobile Technology
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Kiss-Conducing Benches
The Kissing Bench Allows Couples to Feel Comfortable When Exchanging Saliva
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Cotter Pin Seating
The ALPHA Bench by Veronica Martinez is Sleek and Simple
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Modular Muskoka Chair Designs
The Kajen Hammock from Nola is an Update on the Classic Seat Design
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Mountain-Mimicking Benches
This Bench by Elodie Stephan Contains Backrests That Resemble Mountains
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Sand Dune Seating
The Nurus Taklamakan Bench is Inspired by Chinese Landscapes
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Sheltered Charging Stations
The 'Parkbench Bubble' Offers Assistance to Different Needs
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Arboreal Outdoor Furnishings
Trees by Talenia Phua Gajardo Bring Refuge to the Urban Jungle
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Literature-Inspired Public Seating
The London Book Benches Focus on Classic Novels
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Solar-Powered Benches
The Soofas in Boston Provide Public Resting Spots and Charging Stations
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Customizable Public Furniture
MultipliCITY by Fuseproject Incorporates Local Materials
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Rotating Park Benches
The Rolling Bench Can Be Rotated To Provide You With A Dry Seat
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Musical Park Benches
This Fun Public Furniture Piece That Encourages Play
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View-Promising Park Benches
The 'Sky Seats' are Floating Pieces of Art That Guarantee Lush Scenery
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Roller Coaster Chair Sculptures
This Arial Sculpture Reimagines Outdoor Public Seating
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Sleek Weatherproof Seating
The Sadie Indoor/Outdoor Chair by Joey Ruiter is Versatile
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Dramatic Butterfly Benches
This Butterfly Bench by Cricket Forge is a Stunning Piece of Seating
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Giant Tarp-Like Canopies
The Fukita Pavilion by Ryue Nishizawa Looks Deceptively Small
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Surprise Restaurant Seating
McDonald's Fast Food Advertising Stunt Brings People Close with Fries
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Twisted Public Seating
The Ribbons Bench was Designed by Cliff Garten Studio
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Helpful Bee Benches
This Bench Sculpture Offers Bees Rest and Encourages Interspecies Friendship
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Grassy Picnic Tables
This Grass Picnic Table Brings the Picnic Right to You
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Vibrant Blobby Benches
Mexico City Seating Installation by El Ultimo Grito Promotes Community
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Weight-Broadcasting Benches
Moscow's New Smart Benches Will Publicly Display Your Weight
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Plaited Pipe Benches
The Meetube is Public Seating Made From Twisted Corrugated Tubes
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The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs
The Baby Bird Reincarnation 3-Way Sofa Bed Comes in Five Colors
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Chunky Outdoor Furniture Collections
The Luna Collection by Vondom is Ready for Outdoor Living
Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments
Baranowitz + Kronenberg Designs the Urban Refuge Apartment
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
Rosana Sousa Designs a Sustainable Furniture Collection
Blu Dot Spring Designs
Blu Dot Unveils New Furniture Designs for Spring
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet Stylish
Tactical Campsite Seating Solutions
The Filson x Helinox Savanna Chair is Durable and Stylish
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Contemporary Quick-Dry Patio Chairs
The Manutti Sandua High Back Garden Lounge Chair is Cozy
Beautified Community Spaces
Sephora Canada's Beauty at The Bentway Revitalizes Outdoor Space
Modern Moveable Backrest Sofas
The DE SEDE DS-888 Collina Prioritizes a Modular Design
Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers
The Hobby Beachy 420+ Helps Revive Beach Culture
Ergonomic Sleek Modular Seatings
Morgan Furniture Presents the Valencia Modular Seating
Natural Beauty-Inspired Outdoor Furniture
Skargaarden Embraces Scandinavian Design Principles
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Book-Inspired Public Benches
Madrid City Council Launched the Sit Down to Read 2024 Campaign
Summer-Ready Outdoor Furniture Series
The New IKEA Collection Presents Products for the Outfoors
Colorful Modern Seating Designs
The 8000 Series by Magnus Olesen is Stunning and Practical
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Modern Upcycled Garden Chairs
Sebastian Alberdi Designs the Eiger Garden Chair for Füür
Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions
The Knoll Perron Bun Lounge Chair and Ottoman are Nest-Like
Organic Contour Couch Designs
The Siwa Sofa Offers Sections for Curling Up
Luxurious Outdoor Furniture
House of Leon's Latest Collection Enhances Outdoor Living
Durable Designer Outdoor Chairs
The Breeo X Series Chair is Made with Sustainable Poly Lumbar
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs
François O'Neill and His Team Design Cafe François in London
Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings
Djivan Schapira Presents the New Solar Sailor Collection
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Lightweight Outdoor Furniture Stores
Helinox Launches Its First European Flagship Store
Versatile Beach Chairs
The Shorebird Beach Chair Boasts Premium Materials and Craftsmanship
Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters
The Batsy Cat Shelter by Burcu Nehir Tüm Offers Comfort
Rocking Table-Mounted Chairs
The esPattio Platero Rocking Table is Modern and Ready for Work
Vintage-Inspired Beach Chairs
The Praia Beach Chair is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
Jhanyar Designs the New GaGeeNang Collection
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Self-Contained Outdoor Kitchens
The Sunjoy Fleetwood Outdoor Grill Kitchen is Customizable
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Discreet Outdoor Garden Speakers
Huemen Design Presents the Garden Series of Speakers
Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions
Mobella Designs the Comfortable Buffo Seating Collection
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
Outdoor Kitchen Modern Collections
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens Drops the Cube Collection
Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs
The Net Lounge Chair is Designed by Raffaello Galiotto
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches
Garza Studio Presents the Move a Little Bit Further Bench
Life-Celebrating Colorful Furniture
The BELLEVIE Collection by Fermob Honors Simplicity
Scandinavian-Inspired Floating Daybeds
POOLSOFA's Modern Designs Elevate Outdoor Spaces
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Colorful Outdoor Furniture Collections
BoConcept's Cancún Kollection is Inspired by the City
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
Industrial Exterior Lounge Chairs
The Osier Lounge Chair by Julia Kononenko is Sculpturally Chic
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Comfortable Foam Seating Series
Richard Hutten Contributes to the Rethink Softly Project
NYC-Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs
Eugeni Quitllet Designs the Madison Chair for Vondom
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs
The Pause Bench Offers a Spot to Relax and Reflect
Tactical Camping Furniture Sets
The PKNK Table and Chair Amplifies the Camping Comfort Experience
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs
Lill Designs Creates the Lollygagger Hi-Rise Chair
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
Jing-Cyuan Tang Designs Furniture for Pets and Owners Alike
Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Fritz Hansen Introduces the Tradition Series of Furniture
Dynamic Open-Air Outdoor Furniture
Cassino Unveils its Expansive 2024 Outdoor Collection
Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches
Studio Part Creates the Tenir Bench to Host and Guide Trees
Resort-Standard Outdoor Furniture
Monica Armani Presents the Trentino Collection for Brown Jordan
Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches
Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
Minimalist Comfort-Focused Chairs
Urban Barn's Mondo Chair 38" Chair Boasts a Timeless Design
Playful Modular Furniture Sets
Timothy Widmer Designs the Dynamic Gustav Seating Series
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Modern Living Reports
Deckorators Has Consulted Contractors on the Future of Living
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Wooden Structural Outdoor Bedes
Marco Lavit Designs the Hut Lounge Bed for Ethimo
Cross Leg-Supported Stools
The Euljiro Stool Concept Supports Those Sitting Cross-Legged
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Childhood Connection-Promoting Benches
Coated Outdoor Furniture Debuts Its New Buddy Bench Product
Architectural Outdoor Lounge Furniture
BassamFellows Presents the Rail Sofa Collection
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs
Aidan Reinold Designs the FoldSeat in a Portable Form
Curvaceous Vibrant Compact Chairs
Jason Ju Designs the Sundae Seat for DesignByThem
Ergonomic Latticed Sofa Designs
Eva Schildt Designs the Gardener's Sofa for Design House
Public Airport Seating Designs
Alexamder Lotersztain Designs the Gateway Collection
Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables
The AroundFire Portable Grill Table is Easy to Bring Anywhere
Comfortable Bleacher Seats
Sitbax™ Bleacher Seat is a Solution for Uncomfortable Stadium Seating
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Cozy Gaden Cabin Retreats
BYRÓ architekti Designs the Garden Pavilion with Wooden Detail
Sleek Public Seating Concepts
Hanneke Louren Presents the Contemporary Leftover Bench
Versatile Work Furniture Systems
SIXINCH USA and Populous Present the Elevate System
Modular Outdoor Kitchen Collections
Blaze Partners with Urban Bonfire on a Premium Capsule
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Landscape Seating Theater Designs
Matter Make Creates the Cinema Visiona Home Theater Project
Beachside Modern Daybed Setups
Haldane Martin Designs the Contour Daybed by the Beach
Bold Patterned Tubular Benches
Rik van Veen Designs the Leopard Bench with a Bright Look
Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach and Muuto Create the Settle Outdoor Set
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Outdoor-Centric Smart Televisions
Samsung Presents the Terrace Full Sun Television
Adaptable Versatile Multi-Purpose Seating
Landscape Forms Unveils its Every Day Chair
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Outdoor-Friendly Sleek Furniture
ELLISON STUDIOS Unveils Her First Outdoor Collection
Textural Modern Outdoor Furniture
Tom Dixon Creates the Groove Collection of Furniture
Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues
H30 Architects Designs the Communal Barbecue in Costa Brava
Sleek Adaptable Outdoor Furniture
Normann Copenhagen Unveils the Vig Collection of Timeless Design
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Accessible Urban Rest Areas
The City of St. John's Increases Accessibility in Parks
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture
The Nami Collection by Qeeboo is Made with Polyethylene
Vibrant Modern Outdoor Furniture
NEUTRA and Migliore+Servetto Drop La Grande Muraglia Outdoor
Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs
Pneuhaus' Street Seats are Outdoor Chairs for Protests
Curvaceous Playful Outdoor Furniture
Magis Joins Konstantin Grcic on the South Outdoor Collection
Tactile Aluminum Outdoor Furniture
Fast Designs a Series of Outdoor Furniture Made with Aluminum
Inflatable Campsite Couch Designs
The BOTE Aero Couch Allows for Setup Anywhere
Portable Folding Barbecue Tables
AroundFire Presents the Gather Table Seating Ten People
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting
The Fermob Lighting Series Creates a Soft Illuminating Glow
Contemporary Customization Benches
The Arcadia 'Flipside' Modular Benches are Stylish and Comfy
Outdoor Teak Wood Furniture
Ramón Esteve and Vondom Create the Vineyard Collection
Artfully Crafted Public Benches
Nejla El Zein Designs the Us, Her, Him Limestone Benches
Modular Industrial Furniture Systems
Parafernalia Introduces the A45 System of Seating
Interaction-Promoting Public Benches
Madison Liquidators Debuts the Kool Series of Bench Seating
Semi-Permanent Office Sheltering
Orangebox Introduces the Campers & Dens System
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Artful Dockside Installations
London Festival of Architecture Gets Benches for Pews and Perches
Refined Aerodynamic Lounge Chairs
Julia Kononenko Designs the Sleek Osier Lounge Chair
Handcrafted Traditional Outdoor Furniture
Mambo Designs the Riveria Collection of Furniture
Curvaceous Outdoor Swings
Santiaga Sevillano Designs the NIU Swing with Bright Detail