Outdoor Sofas & Lounge Seating
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Modern and contemporary outdoor sofas and lounge seating
It can be tricky to find the right outdoor lounge furniture for your setup. You need something durable and weatherproof that can stand up to the elements, but you would prefer these pieces also be attractive and stylish, matching the general design aesthetic of the rest of your home. Modern outdoor sofas and lounge seating are designed with both of those needs in mind. Often, architectural pieces that are developed for the living room are reimagined with weatherproof materials, making them stunning to look at, seamless in terms of aesthetic, and incredibly functional. Modern furniture designers also create collections specifically for the outdoors that are beautiful and completely unique.
Modern outdoor sofas
Whether two-seater or three-seater, modern outdoor sofas are built with a purpose. These pieces are generally used as a place where multiple people can hang out and spend time together or where one person can stretch out and relax. To that end, modern outdoor sofas are usually designed in one of two ways: using cushions similar to those found on indoor sofas but made from a weatherproof material; or eliminating the cushions altogether and using a cooling, body-contouring mesh for the sofa’s seat and back.
Modern outdoor lounge chairs and ottomans
As with outdoor sofas, modern outdoor lounge chairs are often the reimagined versions of their indoor counterparts. They typically have simpler silhouettes that are enhanced by striking colors or materials, although these materials are durable and weather resistant. Modern outdoor ottomans are a little different from their indoor counterparts in that their purpose is almost always solely as an extra seat or place to put up your feet rather than as extra storage. Adding these pieces to a setup with outdoor sofas and lounge chairs makes for a supremely comfortable place to spend time.
Modern outdoor chaise lounges
Providing the most relaxing experience of any outdoor furniture, modern outdoor chaise lounges are both eye-catching pieces as well as functional places to rest. They tend to be elegant and minimalist in form, with a long seat that allows you to comfortably stretch out and an angled back that encourages a natural relaxation posture. For this reason, they also tend to include a flexible mesh fabric that supports your body but can hold up to the sun and rain.
Knoll outdoor sofas and lounge seating
Named for the year it was created, Richard Schultz’s 1966 Collection forms the majority of Knoll’s available outdoor lounge seating. Regarded as the first modern outdoor furniture collection, the 1966 pieces are made from breathable woven mesh stretched over weather-resistant, powder-coated aluminum frames. From the 1966 Lounge Chair and the 1966 Adjustable Chaise to the 1966 Lounge Sofa, you can find all the classics of modern outdoor furniture in complementary silhouettes and colorways, including neutrals and chic pops of color.
If you would prefer an outdoor sofa with cushions rather than mesh, the Lissoni Outdoor Sofa is an elegant modern sofa with cushions against a stunning perforated seatback. Or if natural wood is more aligned with your design aesthetic, the Risom Outdoor Lounge Chair has an oiled teak frame with durable, water-repellent Sunbrella webbing that fits into any modern yet laidback outdoor lounge area.