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38 items in this article 25 items on sale!
With temperatures getting warmer by the day as summer approaches, we’re all itching to get outside more. But given that many of us might not want to go too far outside — much of the country is still in the throes of a viral pandemic, after all — most of our time outdoors will likely be spent in whatever open-air spaces we are lucky enough to have at our own homes. No matter the size of your outdoor space, a great patio chair can transform any yard, balcony, terrace (or patio) into a mini-getaway where you can spend hours reading, lounging, tanning, sipping wine — or all of the above. To find the best patio chairs in a range of styles and prices, we asked asked five interior designers for their favorites. Read on for their 38 recommendations, from beachy sling styles to classic molded-plastic chairs to seating that folds up for easy storage. While most on the list are single chairs, we’ve also included some recommended sets at the bottom if you’re looking for more than just one seat.
Commercial Furniture Design Three of our experts — Amy Azzarito, the author of The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, From Pillows to Forks, Sarah Ramirez of Decorist and Found + Collected Design, and Tina MartinDelCampo, who also designs for Decorist — all recommend this chair by German designer Jannis Ellenberg for CB2. Azzarito likes it for its open-weave design, which she says is “perfect for a small space.” She also likes that the back is made from handwoven plastic piping that mimics rattan, noting that “it tends to have more ‘give’ than a hard-backed chair, making it more comfortable.” Ramirez, who calls it “versatile outdoor seating,” agrees: “The open-weave back is exceptionally striking. It’s complemented by the easy lines of the barrel silhouette, making this a real showstopper.” MartinDelCampo points out that the seat is made with 100 percent recyclable resin that’s UV-resistant. If you don’t like it in natural, it’s available in an all-black version, too.