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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Foldable Camping Couches
This Couch Can Be Carried to Campsites For Consummate Outdoor Lounging
Modular Cat-Friendly Couches
The 'Quarter Sofa' by SUNRIU Design Has Storage and More
Outdoor Kitchen Table Collections
The Danver Cosmopolitan Table Collection Has Six Models
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Structural Beanbag Chair Designs
Elena Prokhorova Designs the Brace Lounge Chair for Comfort
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Durable Designer Furniture Lines
The GANDIABLASCO 'MASS' Collection is UV and Water-Resistant
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Flexible Tech-Informed Furniture
The Form Us With Love x Samsung 'Shift' Sofa is Hammock-Like
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet Stylish
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Contemporary Quick-Dry Patio Chairs
The Manutti Sandua High Back Garden Lounge Chair is Cozy
Oversized Mobile Outdoor Gazebos
The Coleman Gazebo Event Shelter Offers Ample Covered Space
Chunky Outdoor Furniture Collections
The Luna Collection by Vondom is Ready for Outdoor Living
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Ergonomic Sleek Modular Seatings
Morgan Furniture Presents the Valencia Modular Seating
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Modular Timeless Outdoor Furniture
Todd Bracher and GANDIABLASCO Join on the MASS Series
Cozy Cat-Friendly Furniture Designs
The Flow Single Sofa by SUNRIUI Has Dedicated Spots for Pets
Inflatable Tote-Style Seats
The Bag Sofa Can Be Easily Carried for Relaxation from Anywhere
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions
The Conceptual 'Folio Chair' by Jeongwoo SEO is Leather-Covered
Spring-Ready Modern Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Five New Furniture Solutions for Spring 2023
Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs
The 'Amplification Of The Senses' Chair Helps Alleviate Stress
Modern Moveable Backrest Sofas
The DE SEDE DS-888 Collina Prioritizes a Modular Design
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
Durable Designer Outdoor Chairs
The Breeo X Series Chair is Made with Sustainable Poly Lumbar
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Multi-Position Beanbag Chairs
The Revolve Chair Has a Versatile, Comfort-Focused Design
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
High Performance Gaming Sofas
Bauhutte Designs the Tailored Ergonomic Gaming Sofa Deluxe
Collaborative Playful Bright Furniture
Hightower Introduces the Joint Picnic Series by +Halle
Minimal Outdoor Lounge Chairs
Bask Outside Designs the Bask Lounge Chair for Tupelo
Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches
The 'Bello!' Bench Has a Textured Finish for Indoor or Outdoor Use
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Versatile Beach Chairs
The Shorebird Beach Chair Boasts Premium Materials and Craftsmanship
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Exclusive Portable Furniture Collections
Helinox and OBEY Release Exclusive Portable Furniture
Premium Outdoor Dining Furniture
JANUS et Cie Joins Philippe Starck on the Serengeti Collection
Heated Outdoor Chair Cushions
The Coleman OneSource Heated Chair Pad is Bleacher or Patio-Ready
Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions
The Skargaareden Böste Lounge Chair Weathers with Time
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Modular Plant-Friendly Furniture
The Blå Station BOB Corner Sofa is Endlessly Reconfigurable
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions
Mobella Designs the Comfortable Buffo Seating Collection
Kinetic Musical Benches
Daydreamer Benches Gently Rotate, Illuminate and Play Music
Statement Outdoor Furniture Collections
Paul Smith Designs Outdoor Furniture for De Padova
Revived Summer-Ready Furniture Sets
Böste Refreshes the Classic Adirondack Chair
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Robust Modern Outdoor Furniture
BENKERT BÄNKE Launches the CHALIDOR 800 with Gibillero Design
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Life-Celebrating Colorful Furniture
The BELLEVIE Collection by Fermob Honors Simplicity
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
Durable Designer Furniture Pieces
The R24 Collection by Paula Valentini for GANDIABLASCO is Chic
Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs
Porsche Design Unveils a New Reclining Lounge Chair
Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture
The 'Life Ark' Outdoor Seat Has a Leaf-Shaped Form
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Collaborative Cottage Chairs
Sue Bird and Corona Collaborated on the “Finer Recliner”
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Colorful Outdoor Furniture Collections
BoConcept's Cancún Kollection is Inspired by the City
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs
The 'TUBA' Chair by Samuel Wilkinson is Easy to Store
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture
LAUN Unveils its New Ribbon Collection of Outdoor Furniture
Durable One-Piece Camping Chairs
The 'Campster 2' Portable Camping Chair Has a Sturdy Construction
Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs
The Pause Bench Offers a Spot to Relax and Reflect
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Lightweight Furniture Designs
Helinox and Pendleton Debut a Limited-Edition Collaboration
Outdoor Lounging Rocking Hammocks
The Panama Banana is the Perfect Outdoor Furniture for Summer
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
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Laidback Modular Sofa Designs
The Natuzzi 'Bao' Sofa Embraces a Soft, Relaxed Aesthetic
Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches
The Transformer Couch is Made with Soft Foam Padding
Dynamic Open-Air Outdoor Furniture
Cassino Unveils its Expansive 2024 Outdoor Collection
Revived Sustainable Urban Benches
Daniel Rybakken and Vestre Revive the Ypsilon Bench
Timeless Aluminum Furniture Collections
Petite Friture Releases the Aluminum Week-End Outdoor Line
Playground-Inspired Seating Designs
Joe Parr Designs the Kinesthetic Rocking Swing Seat that
Contemporary Modular Outdoor Furniture
Kettal Introduces its New Base Kitchen for Outdoor Spaces
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
Wooden Structural Outdoor Bedes
Marco Lavit Designs the Hut Lounge Bed for Ethimo
Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture
TheUrbanative Launches a New Crisp Outdoor Collection
Teak Wood Outdoor Furniture
Skygaarden Presents the New Saltholm and Laknäs Collection
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Sleek Aluminum Furniture
Petite Friture Designs the Week-End Capsule of Aluminum Furniture
California-Inspired Outdoor Furniture
Bosquet Joins Les Ensembliers on a New Outdoor Capsule
Modernized Water-Friendly Outdoor Chairs
This Soleil Adirondack Chair Can Sit on a Pool Baja Shelf
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids
The SpaceCamper Bike Can Transform into an Outdoor Camper
Architectural Outdoor Lounge Furniture
BassamFellows Presents the Rail Sofa Collection
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
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
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
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
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
Modernized Phone-Friendly Furniture
The Cambridge Casual Auburn Adirondack Chair is Feature-Rich
Beachside Modern Daybed Setups
Haldane Martin Designs the Contour Daybed by the Beach
Unconventional Playful Seating Series
Note Designs the Bau Seating Series for Lammhults
Nature-Inspired Structured Seating
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Twig Seating for Derlot
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Colorful Modular Outdoor Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Mangas Outdoor Capsule for GAN
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
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
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Sleek Adaptable Outdoor Furniture
Normann Copenhagen Unveils the Vig Collection of Timeless Design
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
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
Curvaceous Playful Outdoor Furniture
Magis Joins Konstantin Grcic on the South Outdoor Collection
Portable Folding Barbecue Tables
AroundFire Presents the Gather Table Seating Ten People
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Swivelling Versatile Portable Chairs
The 360° Outdoor Chair by Talon is Portable and Practical
Outdoor Resin-Made Bars
Suncast Backyard Oasis Entertaining Bar is Stylish, Functional and Durable
Recycled Stacking Seating Solutions
This Blå Station 'Sting' Chair Has 90% Recycled Aluminum
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection
Arched Circular Seating Solutions
The Eclipse Chair by Anne Brandhøj has Rattan Wrapping
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway