Herrington carries the really good patio hammocks that last a lifetime. In Harrington you'll find the superior Rocky Mount Cord Co. Coastal Hammock line. You can even order a substantial rope hammock in colors !! You can choose cotton or polyester rope and several options like all weather hammock pillows. Herrington has too the Aquitania teak deck chair just like the deck chairs of old once used on the decks of oceanliners. They have teak deck chair coushions that now come in colors and stripes. www.herringtoncatalog.com
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Golden Teak--Teak Furniture: Outdoor, Garden, Patio. Teak patio and garden furniture at near wholesale prices. Free shipping, Goldenteak.com is an online store of The Wood Carver Inc. They have been in business since 1996, and operate a retail, wholesale and internet business. The Wood Carver Inc. also operates a catalog-type store at www.woodcarverinc.com . The Wood Carver Inc. is a direct importer and distributor of teak and mahogany products. Golden Teak can provide you with quality patio furniture items at exceptional prices. Their products are made from solid Grade A teak wood obtained from renewable government plantations in Indonesia (harvested at 20 year cycles, first planted by Dutch Colonists about 200 years ago). In addition, the wood is kiln dried. They use only solid pieces of wood (rather than fingerjointed sections) for all their garden furniture and patio furniture, which all use mortise and tenon joinery in their construction. This is the most superior of all construction methods, resulting in solid durability. The tenons are secured in the mortises with teak dowels or screws as appropriate. The indoor or outdoor teak furniture you order from Golden Teak may be shipped "flat pack assembled". Some assembly may be required. Assembly instructions are included in every package. If glue is not included in the package they recommend usage of an Outdoor Wood Glue (like Titebond) or Gorilla Glue in the joints. They offer a money-back guarantee. Benches, chairs, tables, steamer chairs, sun loungers, patio chaise lounges. www.goldenteak.com
Contemporary Patio Furniture from Horchow
For really interesting patio occasional tables or small bistro table and chair sets, see Linda Anderson. They carry bistro patio tables with mosaic tops that are an great bargain--I do mosaics and I know. They also have things like patio lights, stools, and patio accessories with pizazz. www.lindaanderson.com
Garden Furniture Store--Tropical Hardwood Patio Furniture Direct. View many designs of tropical hardwood patio furniture that we manufacture. We warehouse these in our U.S. warehouses, so you can buy direct and save.
www.gardenfurniturestore.com
Modern Patio Furs
Brookbend's outdoor furniture embodies sophistication and good sense-the form factor of teak patio sets in warm, flawless cedar. It wasn't all that long ago that beautiful and sophisticated outdoor furniture came only in expensive teak. Less expensive furniture looked nothing like the progressive contemporary designs headed to the upscale market. Brookbend changes all that with a line of outdoor living pieces that satisfy the soul at prices everyone can afford. Their premium quality western red cedar, with its knot-free character and straight grain, offers an authentic teak look. Brookbend patio furniture perfectly emulates the rich honey -gold color, depth, and dimension of teak when hand-wiped with Cabot's superior stain.
Outdoor PAtio Trends
Brookbend’s dynamic approach to providing teak furniture alternatives through cedar patio furniture is a unique solution to the expensive nature of teak outdoor furniture. Finished with a soft teak stain, Brookbend’s cedar patio furniture is an affordable alternative that captures the beauty of teak furniture while avoiding the high costs. To learn more about their furniture's weatherproof year-round durability, superior construction, and easy (they say) assembly. --Teak Patio Furniture Styles Reinvented Fresh, distinctive wood designs by former Ethan Allen exec. "You won't believe it's not teak" - the NY Times. www.brookbend.com
Gone but not forgotten: Smith and Hawkin :o(
Redwood Patio Furniture
Old Growth Again's "Forever" redwood furniture is unique in the marketplace. Because they mill their own wood, the boards on our "Forever" redwood furniture are cut a full two-inches by six inches thick. Most picnic tables and benches are made from lower grade redwood (con-heart or lower). These lower quality boards are usually one inch or one-and-a-half inches thick. OGA outdoor furniture is available in three grades of Redwood:
1. OLD-GROWTH (from trees over 200 years old) - when our forests were logged in the 1950’s, many high-quality logs were left on the ground. OGA recovers and mills this exquisite wood. Because of over logging in the past, old-growth redwood is very difficult to find anymore.
luxury Outdoor Designs 2. MATURE-GROWTH is from trees averaging 100 years of age, and,
3. YOUNG-GROWTH (from trees averaging 50 years of age).
Old Growth Again offer's free shipping in the continental U.S. Your furniture will arrive in pieces for you to assemble Or you may also have your furniture sent fully assembled. Just e-mail them for a freight quote.
Each piece of redwood outdoor furniture can be customized to your needs. If you don’t see the size you need – just ask. www.oldgrowthagain.com
Care of Patio Furniture
Patio furniture is a large investment and not something you will want to replace annually. With proper care and cleaning, you should get years of enjoyment from your patio tables, chairs and benches. When new furniture is purchased, often a care leaflet is included. This info is easily lost over the years. Since outdoor patio furniture comes in a wide variety of materials, there are many different approaches to maintenance. Most patio and garden furniture can be cleaned with mild soap and water. A pressure washer with between 1200 to 1300 psi is useful for cleaning many types of patio furnishings, but be sure to use a low setting as varnish, paint or powder coat finishes could be removed accidentally.
Wood patio furniture that has been finished with a exterior grade varnish can be cleaned first and re-treated if weathered or worn after it is completely dry. Wood garden furniture is best stored indoors over winter except for teak and cedar which have natural preservatives in the wood.
Wicker patio furniture can usually be cleaned with a garden hose and bristle brush to dislodge the debris that gets in the weave. Do it in full sun if possible on a dry day so that it dries quickly. When dry, you can apply a paste wax to the frame to help keep it clean and water resistant. Be aware though that the effect of water on paste wax can leave whitish spots, like the rings that cold beverage glasses leave on polished furniture. If the wicker is unpainted, a product like Thompsons Water Seal might be a good choice for exposed frames and worn areas.
Fabric cushions can be scrubbed with a soft bristle brush and rinsed with water. Allow to dry completely before putting into use or storage. Some types of cushions are mildew resistant and can be scrubbed with a solution of 1 cup bleach, 1 cups detergent, gallon of water. Mix and spray on the cushion and allow it to soak for 30 minutes, then scrub and rinse with water and allow to dry completely. When storing fabric cushions, never wrap them in plastic. Plastic does not breathe and you are much more likely to get mildew.
Fabric from patio chairs and hammocks can often be washed in the machine on a gentle cycle. You can add bleach for white items. To avoid shrinkage, stretch the fabric that goes on frames back in place while damp. Be sure to clean or treat the frames before the fabric is put back on. Store fabric outdoor furniture indoors off season.
Resin or Poly patio furniture is the easiest in the care dept. A product designed to clean boats, like Greezed Lightning, melts body oils and grime. Just be sure to do it outside and rinse well. Most general purpose cleaning sprays like 409, or Fantastic do a good job too, just don't let them sit on the finish for long. On a tough stain, you can sand past the stained finish with fine grit wet-dry sandpaper or abrasive powdered cleaner and polish the surface with paste wax to help re-finish where you have sanded. Mildew can be removed with a spray like Tilex, but just wash clean immediately.
Patio umbrellas require some lubrication after being in storage usually. Check the joints and moving parts. Use a spray or drop lubricant on metal frames and bar soap or paste wax on wooden umbrella frames. Be sure to avoid getting it on the umbrella's fabric cover. Wash the covers using a soft bristle brush and a mild soap or detergent.
