Read on for our guide to all the styles ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô find in our outdoor collection.Ìý

Our garden furniture collections at a glance

Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð drawn to the sculptural simplicity of steel, the tactility of timber, or versatility of wicker, our collection caters to every taste. With a wide breadth of choice, ·É±ð’v±ð categorised our collection so you can easily navigate which design suits your garden style:ÌýÌý

• Sculpted steelÌý
• Woven all-weather wicker
• Timeless solid timberÌý
  

SCULPTED STEEL GARDEN FURNITURE

Boscombe

Why we love it: One of our dining collections with a smaller footprint, Boscombe is particularly well suited to petite gardens and tucked-away corners.Ìý

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Why we love it: °ä³ó±ð±ô³Ù±ð²Ô³ó²¹³¾â€™s sweeping curves are inspired by the Regency balconies and railings of its namesake spa town.Ìý

WOVEN ALL-WEATHER WICKER GARDEN FURNITUREÌý

Long Meadow

Longmeadow's contemporary lattice design lets sunlight shine through and is crafted from UV-resistant all-weather wicker, meticulously handwoven around a rust-proof aluminium frame. Comes with weather-resistant seat cushions for relaxed comfort.Ìý

Why we love it: One of our relaxed seating collections with a larger footprint, Long Meadow is particularly well suited to large patios and sprawling lawns.Ìý

Bryher

Bryher combines indoor upholstery styles with the practicalities of garden furniture â€� think teak legs on all-weather wicker, and button-back detailing on weather-resistant, washable cushions. ±õ³Ù’s a refined collection with a curving side profile and slim arms.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: Its adaptability means ¾±³Ù’s a collection that ·É´Ç³Ü±ô»å²Ô’t be out of place in a garden room, as well as outdoor spaces.ÌýÌý

Compton

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With its rounded, laid-back shape and modular sofa design, Compton feels like a cosy addition to gardens and ·É´Ç³Ü±ô»å²Ô’t be out of place used to soften a modern balcony. Crafted from all-weather wicker, its natural tones complement stone and timber, and gives texture to outdoor spaces.Ìý

Why we love it: The smaller footprint makes it good for tight spaces, and it has clever storage space underneath the seats.Ìý

Harrington

One of our most traditional collections, Harrington is made from all-weather wicker with an intricate lattice detail in the weave. The dark grey colour feels contemporary, but its classic shape suits more traditional gardens too.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: The delicate lattice weave brings lots of texture to the garden and complements features such as willow fencing and trellises.ÌýÌý

Hayburn

Consisting of spacious sofas,â€�armchairs and loveseats, Hayburn is a collectionâ€�³Ù³ó²¹³Ù’s made for garden relaxation. Each piece is crafted from all-weather wicker and is complete with sink-into cushions that have showerproof covers.Ìý

Why we love it: The open, sweeping sides of this collection make them ideal for gathering in a circle around coffee tables and firepits to create a sociable setting.ÌýÌý

Toulston

If ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð looking for a chair to complement your table, °Õ´Ç³Ü±ô²õ³Ù´Ç²Ô’s minimal aesthetic makes it the perfect choice. Crafted from all-weather wicker, the simple square chair may be all about straight lines, but it has all the right angles and curves to make it comfortable.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: The cushions on the chairs are held in place with small wooden toggles that hook into loops in the weave, so they ·É´Ç²Ô’t move around or fall off.

Tresco

°Õ°ù±ð²õ³¦´Ç’s a generous, square shape that includes low, enveloping sofas and armchairs crafted from all-weather wicker. The stools and coffee tables feature the same design shape and will complete your outdoor living space.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: Even though it has a tight weave and is larger in size, the cut-outs along the bottom give it a lighter look.ÌýÌý

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TIMELESS SOLID TIMBER GARDEN FURNITURE

Kew

°­±ð·É’s angled silhouette and handwoven all-weather rattan panels draw upon Mid Century influences, while the use of solid teak ensures lasting durability. Made from weather-resistant fabric, the deep cushions add texture and comfort to sofa and chairs.â€�Ìý

Why we love it: Teak is a hardwood that naturally silvers over time, this is a normal characteristic which we think makes it look even more beautiful.Ìý

Denham

Denham is a contemporary take on a traditional ‘Campaignâ€� chair (also known as safari chairs). Made of a solid teak frame, with sturdy canvas slings that form the seat and backrest, the backrest also pivots slightly when leant into for extra comfort.ÌýÌý

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Why we love it: The Denham chair folds up flat so you can store and transport it easily. Ideal for taking as an extra seat for alfresco soirees or weekends away.ÌýÌý

Pembrey

Pembrey celebrates the simple beauty of solid teak, making it a timeless collection suited to both modern and traditional outdoor spaces. Modular corner sofas, benches and dining tables all share the same streamlined proportions.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: Due to the modular style, the Pembrey sofa can be made to fit any outdoor space, and be rearranged to add to, or move in the future.ÌýÌý

Harmondsworth

Crafted from solid teak, Harmondsworth includes refectory style dining tables and e±ô±ð²µ²¹²Ô³Ùâ€�sunloungers (complete with showerproof cushions). The traditional table design features stepped details on the foot and diagonal struts in the leg for a comfortable seating arrangement.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: Teak’s hardwood is protected with our IsoGuard® oil to protect it from the elements, and while the wood will weather, it takes on a beautiful silvery tint over time.ÌýÌý

Stanway

Made from solid teak, the distinctive A-frame legs of the Stanway table and benches lend it that farmhouse aesthetic. While the carver chair has gentle curves and woven texture which pairs beautifully with the table.ÌýÌý

Why we love it: The traditional refectory style design is the outdoor equivalent of our much-loved Arundel indoor dining collection.ÌýÌý

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You can explore our garden collectionâ€�online, or see selected pieces in your nearestâ€�store. And if ²â´Ç³Ü’d like to find out more about the materials in our garden collection â€� and which one of these might be right for you â€� ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô find our guide to those â€�here.

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±õ³Ù’s tough stuff is teak. OrÌýTectona grandisÌýif you want to give it its proper name. Some claim ¾±³Ù’s the strongest of all the hardwoods. According to though, quebracho (which comes from the Spanish â€�quebrar hachaâ€� meaning ‘axe breakerâ€�) earns the number one spot. Nonetheless, teak is engrained with strength. ±õ³Ù’s been used in shipbuilding since the Middle Ages,Ìýtraditionally used on naval ships up until the 19^th century and still is in high-end yachts and boats to this day. Because not only is it robust, but ¾±³Ù’s weather-resistant too. It has naturally occurring oils that repel water, stopping it from warping or cracking. Very few timbers can say the same. So, when ¾±³Ù’s in your garden coping with rain (lots of it, let’s face it), snow and summer’s rays, you know that ¾±³Ù’s going to take it all in its stride.Ìý

Teak is more expensive than other woods, but with good reason. ±õ³Ù’s a slowÌý growing tree and mainly grown on Indonesian plantations that are carefully controlled by government agencies to ensure sustainability. This makes it a resource in high demand.ÌýIt will also last a lifetime â€� a timber to invest in. All those park benches, with their memorial engravings and messages, some centuries-old, are likely to be teak. They’re a testament to its durability. Even the kindest of park-keepers is probably not oiling them every autumn. They don’t need it though. They have their own defence strategy.Ìý

Silvering

Lifespan isn’t the reason that teak’s honey-coloured tones turn silver. Turning grey in the world of teak isn’t a case of showing your age: teak silvers because of oxidisation. When ¾±³Ù’s left bare â€� not stained, varnished or oiled â€� it’ll oxidise pretty quickly. If ¾±³Ù’s treated, eventually, oxidisation will happen too. Teak is a natural product and, even when cut, it’ll continue to live and respond to its environment. And part of its response mechanism is to form a protective layer â€� in other words, that silvery grey patina. Sand it back and the warm brown tones that you saw when it first came home will appear, but it’ll only silver again. And why would you want to hide that? Watching nature at work is a fascinating thing, plus the silvering is the best type of protection you can give your teak. And you don’t even need to lift a finger. Forget anti-silvering varnishes. The silver is part of its incredible nature.

So why do we love teak? ±õ³Ù’s pest-resistant and rot-resistant. ±õ³Ù’s natural and ¾±³Ù’s sustainable. ±õ³Ù’s reliable and ¾±³Ù’s low maintenance (all it asks for is the occasional sponge-down). It might turn grey sooner than ²â´Ç³Ü’d have wanted, but we implore anyone buying teak to look beyond the grey, to embrace it and to love it.

Explore our garden furniture to discover all our designs made with teak. Or, read up on the other materials in our garden collection here.

Timber

There are lots of types of wood you can use outside, but teak’s by far our favourite. Tried and tested, ³Ù³ó²¹³Ù’s why ¾±³Ù’s the timber ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô find in our wooden tables, sunloungers and seating.

Strength: teak is tough. ±õ³Ù’s a hardwood, which means it grows slowly but surely, creating a dense timber that can stand up to a few everyday knocks and bumps. And not only is it robust, ¾±³Ù’s weather-resistant too: it has lots of naturally occurring oils that repel water, stopping it from warping or cracking.

Graceful ageing: teak is a natural material and it’ll continue to live and respond to its environment even when felled. Part of its response mechanism is to oxidise and form a protective layer â€� ³Ù³ó²¹³Ù’s what ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð seeing when it develops its iconic silvery grey patina. Silvering is the best type of protection you can give your teak, and you don’t have to lift a finger. We do treat all ours with our IsoGuard® oil before it gets to you, just to help it along, but after that, you don’t need to do anything else if you don’t want to.

Natural character: like timber inside your home, using it outside lets your garden benefit from all its texture too. And it’ll tie in with trees and stems, willow trellises and timber pergolas, helping your piece quietly and subtly slip into the fabric of your outdoor space.

Cover with care
No matter how hardy, all your outdoor furniture will fare better if you cover it or, even better, move it somewhere sheltered over the winter.

If you do decide to cover it, ¾±³Ù’s important you use a breathable material so your efforts don’t go to waste. Sometimes you can accidentally create a microclimate beneath tarpaulin where condensation is kept inside and rust and rot are encouraged â€� the exact opposite of what you set out to do.

Stone

Like timber, there are lots of types of stone you could use in your garden. Dappled or plain, honed or polished, natural or man-made composite. For our tabletops, we settled on three natural stones � granite, marble and bluestone � and one composite.

Durability: granite and bluestone are especially difficult to damage. And the good news is that, if you do, they’re easy to repair and, because of their dappled looks, chips and cracks are hard to notice. Neither are quick to fade in the sun either.Ìý

Practicality: behind strength, stone’s most obvious plus point is that you can simply just wipe it down. An occasional deep clean with a stone care kit is the only other thing it asks for. µþ´Ç²õ³¦´Ç³¾²ú±ð’s marble is more delicate than the others when it comes to spills, so this is something to bear in mind. Looking after it is quite simple though: mop up quickly, particularly if the spill is acidic (like lemon juice) or staining (like red wine), and bring it indoors over winter. Stone is, of course, heavy, so if ³Ù³ó²¹³Ù’s a practical concern for you, opt for Stanway as its bluestone top is made by wrapping sections of the stone around a strong but light aluminium honeycomb core. TheÌýmarble and granite tabletops in Boscombe and Cheltenham have relatively slim profiles to lighten things up a bit.

Natural character: just like teak, granite, marble and bluestone bring such a lot of character to your space. Full of colour variations and the patterns that are created as the rock is formed, each piece is entirely unique.

Metal

The most obvious place ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô find metal in our garden collection is in the steel Cheltenham and Boscombe designs and the aluminium poles of our parasols. But ¾±³Ù’s also hiding, out of sight, to give structure and support to our wicker pieces too.

Strength without bulk: all the materials ·É±ð’v±ð talked about so far are strong, but when it comes to steel, this characteristic means that a relatively slim frame can easily take the weight of a granite or marble tabletop â€� which is just what ·É±ð’v±ð done in Cheltenham and Boscombe. It makes it a good material to choose if you want your garden’s furniture to have a more delicate look. Aluminium promises strength too, but ¾±³Ù’s lighter than steel which makes it ideal for creating the frames of our wicker pieces and the poles of our parasols â€� as sturdy as they are, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô still be able to move them around easily.

Longevity: while aluminium on its own will continue looking good for years and years, steel needs a little help because, left bare, it can rust. So, we give it two protective coatings � first with zinc (known as galvanising) which doesn’t rust easily, and then with a coloured powder coating to act as another defence against corrosion and to give it its dark or light grey finish. The end result is tough and long-lasting, but if you did ever chip it, you might notice rust setting in. We’ve included a step by step to fixing this in our care guide. Otherwise, all steel and aluminium need is an occasional jet wash or wipe down.

A polished look: where teak gives you natural texture and warmth, metal’s a material for those of us that want our gardens to have a sleeker feel. Use it to smarten up rustic finishes or tie in with crisp stone paving and formal planting. We also love the smart contrast timber and metal bring to each other, like in our Spinnaker parasol.

All-weather wicker

Wicker’s synonymous with garden furniture. ±õ³Ù’s perhaps the material we expect to see the most, especially when it comes to seating.

Whenever you see wicker on our interior designs, we use natural rattan or Lloyd Loom (²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô also spot the latter in our indoor-outdoor Chatto collection â€� keep scrolling for more about these pieces). For most of our outdoor collections though, we prefer to use a material that we call ‘all-weather wickerâ€�.

Durability: a resin fibre, all-weather wicker is tougher and more durable than natural rattan and it ·É´Ç²Ô’t flake or peel over time. Hardy and reliable, it’ll withstand sunshine and light showers for years to come.

Easy going: it ·É´Ç²Ô’t ask very much of you either. We recommend sheltering your furniture with a breathable cover or bringing it indoors during bad weather, or when it's not in use. And cleaning it can be as simple as a hose down â€� although you can also use a soft brush or jet wash (from a distance) if ¾±³Ù’s especially dirty.

Texture: wicker furniture is great for adding to the layers of texture in your garden. It’ll bring in another surface style and, like timber and stone, pick up on other natural materials to help the space feel considered. We’ve really thought about how our resin wicker can be as realistic as possible, so ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô see colour variations within the weave. There are also two textures and colours to choose from: a darker, smoother wicker (seen in Bryher, Tresco, Harrington, Stanway and Toulston); and a lighter, slightly ‘hairyâ€� one (find this in Cayton, Compton, Purbeck and Hayburn).

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Chatto and Lloyd Loom in your garden
Our Chatto collection doesn’t use all-weather wicker. Instead, ¾±³Ù’s made using the traditional British craft of Lloyd Loom, where paper is wrapped around a steel wire, woven over a frame and painted.

±õ³Ù’s not as chunky as all-weather wicker, which means you might prefer Chatto if you want a more delicate look â€� and, of course, a touch of colour. Despite its lightweight appearance, ¾±³Ù’s super strong (it ·É´Ç²Ô’t bend out of shape or break), but the main thing to know is that it really does need some protection from the weather and you shouldn’t leave it outdoors all year long. ±õ³Ù’s happy outside in the summer and with the occasional shower, but the rest of the year, this is more of a collection for bridging the gap between indoors and out â€� just the thing for orangeries and sun rooms.

Timber, stone, metal and all-weather wicker are the four main materials in our garden collection, but here and there ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô spot a few others. Like glass tops on tables, cushions on sofas and chairs, and parasol canopies.

All of our outdoor chair cushions, scatter cushions and parasols are made using polyester materials (a thicker canvas for the parasols and a softer, cotton-like textile for cushions). They’re weather-resistant but not weatherproof, which means that a sprinkling of rain from time to time ·É´Ç²Ô’t hurt them (air them off though, if you can) but you shouldn’t leave them outdoors all year long if ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð wanting to keep them looking as lovely as the day you brought them home. You can wash them at 30° when they really need it, or simply dab with a damp sponge. The parasol material also has an ultraviolet protection factor of 50+ so it’ll help protect you from the sun’s rays while ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð under its shade.

As for the glass, ¾±³Ù’s there to offer a steady surface on all-weather wicker and Lloyd Loom tabletops, keeping glasses upright and crumbs from getting stuck in the weave. All the glass we use in furniture is toughened, so you can be sure ¾±³Ù’s not going to break easily. And cleaning it is simple: with a damp cloth, no specialist solutions needed.

You can explore all the designs in our garden collection onlineÌýhere. And if ²â´Ç³Ü’d like to delve deeper into the ins and outs of looking after each material, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô find all that in ourÌýgarden care guide.