It’s summertime, and living easy is top-of-mind. While you’re dreaming up your ideal day, remember that furniture is an important part of setting the stage. Here, we detail pieces that prioritize function and comfort, and are imbued with pure imagination. Each promotes ultimate repose—at home or poolside—while transporting users to a whole new headspace.
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2. Bandra ottoman, Dmitriy & Co.
An ideal spot for a mid-afternoon sprawl, this hand-upholstered ottoman is stunning in its sculptural form, and equally inviting and warm.
3. Marrakesh bench, Coolican and Company
These multipurpose stools are designed in collaboration with Parisian textile and fashion designer Calla Haynes. The tops, made from colorful hand-twisted fabric scraps from French fashion houses, are attached to oak frames and reference the souks of Morocco—their origin of inspiration.
4. Sanora side table, Ben Barber
A pretty pedestal for your summertime spritzer, this table is made from precision-cut powder-coated aluminum, and is available in a range of finishes.
5. Poolside canasta, Studio Como
This elegant outdoor sofa is made for all-day lounging (with an optional canopy for shade). Designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, it is intended to envelop and protect sitters while creating a connection to its surrounding environment.
6. Origami Clouds, Gal Gaon Gallery
Let these mirrored metal tufts buoy your imagination. They’re made by Isralei designer Ilan Garibi, who is represented by Tel Aviv’s Gal Gaon Gallery.
7. Netheravon chair, Beauparlant
These seats are ergonomically designed for utmost lounge-ability. Combine them in groups to create new visual interpretations that play off their distinct curves.
8. BLOC sun bench, Vestre Outdoor furniture company Vestre brings refined reclining to the public arena with this handsome bench built for two. A collaboration between Scandinavian designers Atle Tveit and Lars Tornøe, it features a pine seat and backrest and a vibrant powder-coated steel base.
