We are not immune to the appeal of cushiony upholstered outdoor lounge sets that are essentially cut-and-pastes of their indoor counterparts. That said, there is charm, too, in simply designed, bare-bones wood furniture. Here are some excellent recent examples of artful understatement in outdoor spaces, spotted over on our sibling site.
Above: The teak outdoor dining table and deck chairs at this idyllic vacation home are from the Børge Mogensen collection for Carl Hansen & Søn. (Both are available at DWR.) Photograph courtesy of Fred Aartun, from The Pine House 1970: A Modern Danish Summerhouse in Liseleje.
Above: At this country cottage, a ladderback chair, deck chairs, and a porch swing are all it takes to create welcoming curb appeal. Photograph by Erin Kelly, courtesy of Greg Dutton Studio, from Good Neighbors: In Ohio, an Architect Turns a Cottage Next Door Into the Family Guesthouse.
Above: A Gardenista favorite—the biergarten table and bench set—anchors the deck of this LA home. This one is vintage; for a new set, try this. Photograph by Beatrice Faverjon, from Measured Warmth: Designer Beatrice Faverjon’s All-Wood Retreat in Topanga Canyon.
Above: Two midcentury-style lounge chairs at Hotel Wren for appreciating the view. For a vintage version, consider this pair sold on 1stdibs. Photograph via Hotel Wren, from Design Travel: Hotel Wren in Twentynine Palms.
Above: A simple picnic table set at a farm in Portugal. Photograph courtesy of Quinta do Pinheiro, from A Portuguese Farm with Guest Cottages—and Nearby Beaches—in a Nature Reserve.
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