Outdoor entertaining is an integral part of the Australian identity. From barbeques on the beach to elevated alfresco dining, spending time in the great outdoors is a core part of our lifestyle. The right outdoor furniture is essential to ensure your outdoor space acts as an extension of your indoor areas and reflects your personal style. Fortunately, outdoor furniture has come a long way over the past decade. Bland plastic chairs and wobbly metal tables have been swapped for sofas, settees and coffee tables that resemble their indoor counterparts. Marrying water-, UV- and mould-resistant properties with chic aesthetics, outdoor furniture is able to withstand harsh weather conditions over time.
With the weather warming up and the entertaining season well underway, these are the best outdoor furniture brands to add functionality and form to your backyard, garden, patio and deck.
Eco Outdoor
Specialising in outdoor architectural surface treatments for residential and commercial projects as well as outdoor furniture, Eco Outdoor takes a contemporary approach to design. Modern yet timeless, the Eco Outdoor furniture range boasts a sleek sensibility that lends it to use in a plethora of outdoor design styles. The extensive range comprises essentials such as outdoor dining tables, chairs and benches, as well as funkier pieces like lounges and beanbags.
Tali Dining Table by Eco Outdoor
Fermob
A pioneer within the outdoor furniture industry, Fermob has been creating aesthetically pleasing residential and commercial pieces since 1989. Fermob furniture combines a continually evolving colour palette and both on-trend and timeless designs with technical outdoor fabrics and UV-resistant paints to create striking pieces that add joy to outdoor spaces. The range includes the iconic bistro chairs found in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, as well as colourful outdoor tables and chairs, lounges, and vibrant accessories such as cushions and seat mats.
Luxembourg Lounge Armchair by Fermob
Bay Gallery Furniture
Taking on a streamlined aesthetic, Bay Gallery Furniture boasts a wide selection of outdoor furniture, from wicker chairs and teak dining tables to daybeds and sun lounges. A highlight within the range is the wicker egg chair, which represents a new way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your own home.
Lounge/Dining Setting by Bay Gallery Furniture
Space Furniture
Purveyors of architect- and interior designer-approved furniture and decor items, the Space Furniture range also includes a selection of outdoor furniture. The selection takes on a contemporary tone, with elegant pool chaises, comfortable sofas with quirky silhouettes, and ergonomic armchairs.
Bubble Club Sofa by Space Furniture
WGU Design
Founded by a second-generation furniture maker and upholsterer, WGU Design was born in 2011 from a love of quality, well-made furniture and good design. WGU Design curates outdoor furniture brands that combine beautiful design with quality craftsmanship, with the range including pieces by Danish brands Strand + Hvass and Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen MDD. Highlights include modular lounge concepts and geometric side tables.
