Outdoor furniture has a habit of looking great in the catalogue and falling apart by August. The pieces worth buying are the ones engineered for sun, rain, and the occasional spilled coffee.

Frames that last

Powder-coated aluminium and FSC-certified teak both shrug off the seasons. Avoid anything that needs a cover the moment a cloud appears.

Pair a deep lounge chair with a low side table and you have a corner you will return to every clear morning.