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Your garden or patio should be curated and cared-for, not a desperate case for the Homeowners Association. Some ornamentation can help close the gap, and while the best outdoor furniture stores won’t drop by to weed your lawn, they will help with flying in some more seating arrangements, grills, and accessories like umbrellas and side tables—namely, all the window dressing you need to transform an average open-air space into an alfresco dreamscape.
Naturally at AD we have a lot of opinions on what’s actually up to snuff in the outdoor arena, and we’re sharing some of our favorite shopping destinations across price points that tick a couple different boxes for us: good design (evidently), easy shipping, and a decent amount of variety. Quality goods are implied, and a couple things we’ve even had a chance to try firsthand. Without further ado, an AD-approved selection of heavy hitters in the outdoor space that will make your patio or garden sing.
A Short List of the Best Outdoor Furniture Stores:
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Neighbor Haven Sofa
Neighbor Teak Wood Chair
What It’s Known For
Modern silhouettes that have fun with typical outdoor performance fabrics
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $5, white glove delivery & assembly available
- Returns: 45 day policy
- Warranties: Limited warranty offered on most collections
Outdoor furniture so often feels like it belongs in another style category entirely (the land of metal bistro chairs and log cabin Adirondacks), but Neighbor makes its designs feel like something you could easily imagine in a modern living room or interior. Rich colors like rust, leaf, and ash give the furniture a surprising amount of versatility and you can even find inventive pieces like sexy wicker couches with built-in side tables. While style is the brand’s biggest ace, their designs also walk the walk with solid makeups that include quick-drying foam and weather-resistant fabrics like Sunbrella. There are a variety of options that all coexist together despite not necessarily hailing from the same collection, and everything is backed by a limited warranty.
Outer Teak Outdoor Armless Chair (Set of 2)
Brown Wicker Outdoor Sofa
What It’s Known For
Eco-friendly fabrications and neutral-hued furnishings in gray, cream, and navy
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Small parcels ship free, freight for larger items starts at $275, white glove delivery & assembly available
- Returns: Free within 365 days of delivery, though will incur a 20% return fee plus the cost of return shipping
- Warranties: Limited warranty offered on most collections, ranges from 5-10 years depending on the product
Manufactured with recycled materials, Outer is on a mission to make your garden space a little more green. Its pieces embody a classic coastal style that you and your grandmother can get behind, plus work with a durable selection of teak and aluminum and wicker that hold up after years baking in the sun. Customers tend to give Outer high marks for the ease of delivery and assembly, in case you’re looking for something relatively fuss-free. And while the brand doesn’t own any retail showrooms across the country, another perk is you can book an appointment with an Outer shopper in your area virtually or IRL to map out a customized layout based on your space and get more guidance on individual items.
Laholm Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Article Lubek Outdoor Loveseat
What It’s Known For
Affordable outdoor finds under $1,500
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $19, white glove delivery & assembly available from $199
- Returns: 30-day policy on all orders, free exchanges
- Warranties: 1 year manufacturer’s warranty
If you’re all in on Scandi-influenced, LA-presenting outdoor furniture, look no further than Article’s catalog. We love the poolside vibe of their outdoor selections, with their selection of warm neutrals and acacia wood foundations.
AllModern Farrah Outdoor Dining Set
AllModern Abra Metal Outdoor Loveseat
What It’s Known For
A vast selection of budget-friendly finds, though not much curation
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $5
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Dependent on product, though Wayfair does offer product protection plans
If you’re a dedicated coupon clipper, Wayfair is where you’ll find all the deals on outdoor furnishings: The mega online retailer is known for flash sales and coupons which you can combine with everyday discounts. In addition to selling some of our favorite outdoor dining sets, fire pits, and outdoor rugs, Wayfair also sells outdoor fencing and flooring, lighting, garden equipment, heating and cooling equipment—plus hot tubs and saunas for year-round coziness. To sweeten the deal, delivery is free on orders over $49, but just be sure to read over the reviews—as quality and functionality can vary.
Lulu and Georgia Gally Chaise
Lulu and Georgia Telford Side Table
What It’s Known For
Stylish, designer-led selections in collaboration with well-established names like Sarah Sherman Samuel
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $9, most products ship within 5-7 business days, white glove delivery & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Not listed
If you’re looking for a statement piece of outdoor furniture, chances are you’ll find something that catches your eye from California-based Lulu and Georgia. The brand’s highly curated selection of outdoor living essentials elevate classic silhouettes, spanning teak lounge chairs to side tables. Each piece is special and looks like something you’d find straight out of a designer’s studio. In fact, the brand consistently works with top designers from around the world to offer dialed-in furniture collections. This is a great place to shop if custom work isn’t within your budget but you still want something special.
West Elm Santa Cruz Outdoor Stacking Dining Chair (Set of 2)
West Elm Monti Side Table
What It’s Known For
Midcentury-leaning style at a range of price points
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $6, white glove delivery & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy or 7 days for quick-ship upholstery items
- Warranties: 3-year protection plans for furniture, rugs and lighting, 5-year mattress protector plan
Chances are you’re already familiar with West Elm’s pieces for interior living spaces, but the retailer brings the same energy, intentionality, and contemporary aesthetic to their backyard and patio collections as well. Pieces feel luxe-on-a-budget and comfortable, plus made with high-quality materials. Another thing we love is the constant rotation of designs—chances are, you’ll see something new every time you visit the site or store. From accents for small spaces to patio umbrellas, there’s plenty of outdoor patio furniture to peruse.
Design Within Reach Terassi Chaise
HAY Palissade Cord Dining Bench
What It’s Known For
Iconic design pieces and exclusives from brands like HAY
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $15, Typical delivery is 3-7 business days from shipment date, white glove delivery & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: 1 year warranty on all products, brand-specific warranties may extend to longer periods
Design Within Reach’s elevated aesthetic brings a certain IYKYK sophistication to any backyard. The brand also has exclusive rights to a number of iconic designs and brands (like HAY), so it’s always worth checking for special colorways or fabrics if you’re looking for a very specific piece of furniture.
Lumens
Roly Poly Armchair by Faye Toogood for Driade
Click Outdoor Rocking Chair by Henrik Pedersen for Houe
What It’s Known For
Uber-contemporary, niche designs
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $15, free on orders over $99 days with some exceptions
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Warranty dependent on the manufacturer
Tom Dixon Groove Side Chair Moss
Tom Dixon Groove Stool Putty
What It’s Known For
A small line of curated metal furnishings
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $15, free on orders over $99 days with some exceptions
- Returns: 14-day policy
- Warranties: One year warranty
Lighting and furniture designer Tom Dixon recently made his first foray into the outdoor space with a small selection of grooved pieces that feature lightweight, stackable aluminum bent into playful curves and rounded forms. A decade of research went into these charming designs, which are fairly affordable at under $1,500 (with the chairs and stools falling well under $500).
Soho Home
Soho Home Wunder Fire Pit
Soho Home Ardingly Outdoor Lounger
What It’s Known For
Upscale, ’70s-leaning pieces for a retro vibe
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $15, free on orders over $250, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 28-day policy
- Warranties: Not specified
For anyone pining for the aesthetic of a Slim Aarons photo, Soho Home has delivered with a new line of outdoor staples that looks back (tastefully) into the past, digging up striped cabana chairs from the ’70s and earthy, weathered steel fire pits that look like they’ve been teleported from the same timeframe. Start here for pieces with a POV that don’t look like other cookie-cutter wicker or teak designs, and recapture the glamour of a bygone era.
Business & Pleasure Co. Al Fresco Love Seat Cushion Slipcover Set
Business & Pleasure Co. The Al Fresco Dining Table
What It’s Known For
Twee furnishings with lots of scalloped flourishes
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $10, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: One year warranty
Business & Pleasure Co. is the kind of brand that, like a Wes Anderson movie, has a very distinct style. Theirs is full of whimsy, with playful curves and scalloped edges that let your outdoor furnishings have just as much as fun as any living room set. Though they do sell more solid seating and tables, you can also find beachier folding chairs and umbrellas for a temporary outdoor setup.
Castlery Maui Outdoor Lounge Chair Set
Castlery Olwen Side Table
What It’s Known For
Contemporary, minimal designs at a mid-range price point
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Free on orders with a subtotal of $1,399 or more, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 14-day policy
- Warranties: Dependent on product type, ranges from 1-10 year warranty
Digging through Castlery’s site, you’ll find lots of texture and luxe-looking silhouettes. If you have expensive taste and don’t want to drop $10,000 on a dining set, chances are Castlery has something for you. Many pieces mix dark (weatherproofed) textiles with natural wood, an expert combination for an elevated backyard. The brand gives off minimalist, but cozy vibes for people who love a bouclé moment or a neutral color palette. There may not be as many options to choose from as a big-box store, but curation and high quality designs are a given.
Crate & Barrel Adirondack Chair
Crate & Barrel Ipanema Wicker Outdoor Lounge Chair
What It’s Known For
Remixes of the classics, from Adirondacks to wicker chairs, sometimes in collaboration with top designers
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $6, average delivery in 3-5 business days
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: 1-2 year warranty depending on product type
Crate & Barrel has a robust section dedicated to outdoor living whose bestsellers include nature-inspired seating sets, sculptural side tables, and sophisticated seating. While their sister brand CB2’s options skew more modern, Crate & Barrel fuses timelessness with contemporary designs (as evidenced by the luxe Adirondack chair below). Plus, a good selection of the furniture you see online can be seen in person at one of the company’s many brick-and-mortar stores.
McGee & Co. Haviland Coffee Table
McGee & Co. Gilda Outdoor Lounge Chair
What It’s Known For
Coastal-influenced outdoor picks and cleanly designed lounge seating
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $8.50, free for orders over $150
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Package Protection Plan covers orders up to $15,000
McGee & Co. is better known for their rustic indoor furnishings, but have a small curation of styles to offer for your backyard, too. Rounded wicker coffee tables and sides tables are a highlight, with sweet braided edging that are an example of some of the finer details the brand is known for. Otherwise, come here for updates on classics, like this outdoor lounge chair that looks like the next stage of evolution from a basic Adirondack.
CB2 Breton Black Metal Outdoor Sofa
CB2 Bizerte Outdoor Armless Chair
What It’s Known For
Very sleek and modern designs that feel like elevated vintage pieces
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $6, standard delivery in 3-5 business days
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Not listed
As we mentioned, CB2 skews more minimalist and modern, if you want your garden to have an upscale look that’s in keeping with the times. Need a backyard or patio design consultation? They do that too. Their designers will create mood boards and room renderings to help you bring your outdoor space to life. The quality and delivery process is pretty standard (in a good way) for a massive retailer. Reviews have noted quick ship times, but make sure the piece you’re looking to purchase is in stock before buying. A good number of items have longer lead times—as long as you know what to expect, you’re good.
Serena & Lily Tofino Swivel Chair
Serena & Lily Sundial Wide Chaise
What It’s Known For
All coastal everything, from nautical blue stripes to wicker-and-white fabric combinations
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $19, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Limited warranty, depending on product type
Channel coastal vibes with Serena & Lily’s extensive collection of serene, beach-inspired furniture and home decor, including all-weather wicker options, sleek designs swathed in performance fabric, poolside lounge chairs, and much more. Serena & Lily’s team of design advisers will even collaborate with you to plan out furniture arrangements, pore over swatches, create mood boards, and so on. Basically, they will do everything they can to make your outdoor (or indoor) vision a reality from start to finish—and did we mention this service is free?
Anthropologie Denver Outdoor Sofa
Anthropologie Peacock Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Chair
What It’s Known For
Bohemian-influenced styles and elevated classics
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $7, standard shipping in 4-8 business days
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Not specified
Our favorite Anthropologie outdoor finds include mosaic tabletops, patterned outdoor sofas, garden chairs, ceramic stools, and ornate hanging chairs like the one pictured here, but you can also find plenty of classic pieces among the retailer’s more bohemian wares like this evergreen sofa. Shipping tends to be quick and the brand has a loyal following—there are certain pieces that are coveted long after stock sells out.
Flamaker 4-Piece Acacia Wood Patio Set
Walker Edison Acacia Wood Patio Dining Table
What It’s Known For
Lots and lots of variety, from affordable patio sets to accessories and side tables
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Prime members get free or discounted shipping, expedited delivery available dependent on the product
- Returns: 30-day policy, though depends on brand
- Warranties: Warranty dependent on the manufacturer
No surprise here: The “Everything Store” is brimming with budget-friendly gems to round out your barebones patio or backyard. Though more than 20,000 pieces of patio furniture on its digital shelves can feel overwhelming to parse through, you can filter your search to find exactly what you want (a specific type of umbrella, say, or something that’s produced in a more eco-friendly and sustainable way). Or you can read up on our favorite Amazon outdoor furniture pieces that balance affordability with durability and style.
Sundays Make Room Outdoor Extendable Dining Table
Sundays Sunny Days Outdoor Sofa
What It’s Known For
Clean elegance and a very curated selection
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Complimentary delivery on all items, free set up and removal of packaging for large items such as sofas and sectionals
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Two year warranty
Sundays has a novel take on outdoor furniture: Classic lines with modern quirks. They carry a curated line of outdoor essentials—extending to tables, dining chairs, and sofas—elevated with playful touches like chubby legs and armless arrangements.
Williams-Sonoma Ojai Teak Outdoor Cushions
Williams-Sonoma AERIN East Hampton Sofa
What It’s Known For
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $6, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: One year warranty, certain products have longer periods available
Yes, the same place you load up on peppermint bark samples and stand mixers also sells outdoor furniture and decor. Williams-Sonoma might not be your first destination for furniture, but it sells a decent selection of accessories and places to sit and eat too. We like the gentle curves of this wicker sofa that keeps it from feeling too stuffy and traditional, plus the minty fresh details on the delightful striped cushions seen below.
Burrow Dunes Teak Dining Set
Burrow Dunes Teak 8-Piece U-Sectional
What It’s Known For
Basics, but better: Teak dining sets and sectional sets with extra polish to them
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Flat rate: orders over $500 cost $49, orders between $100 and $500 cost $19, and anything less than $100 ships free
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: One year warranty
Burrow, best known for its flat-packed couches in a box, also makes seating arrangements for the outdoors. If you’re big into entertaining, Burrow offers a wide selection of furniture and dining options that can seat up to 12 people for outdoor movie nights, extended family dinners, garden parties, you name it.
Yardbird Rectangular Fire Table
Yardbird Winnie Conversation Set
What It’s Known For
Eco-friendly designs that lean on quality versus a lot of experimentation with new styles
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: From $145 per order regardless of order size, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Three year warranty for all products, Sunbrella fabric has a five year warranty and frames have a 10 year warranty
Yardbird’s eco-friendly furniture is created using recycled materials, and their commitment to sustainability extends to their packaging and manufacturing. Taking inspiration from English gardens to West Coast living, you’ll find a small range of decorative styles to meld with your aesthetic. Yardbird also has a number of showrooms around the country, so you can mull over certain pieces in-store before making a decision.
Bludot NowThen Outdoor Coffee Table
Bludot Ridge Outdoor Sofa
What It’s Known For
Experimental designs with sharp angles and contemporary silhouettes
Shipping, Returns, and Warranties
- Shipping: Starts at $9, white glove & assembly available
- Returns: 30-day policy
- Warranties: Five year warranty
This Minneapolis-based retailer is all about offering new, considered takes on traditional furnishings. Take the stark, Judd-esque lines of this coffee table, or the stacked steppe feel of the Ridge outdoor sofa seen above. The colorways are also fun and the designs are fresh, if you want your outdoor space to look a little less like the Joneses next door.
How to Shop the Best Outdoor Furniture Stores
Whether you’re hoping to kick back with pals or touch grass all by your lonesome, a comfortable outdoor space is a happy space. But because buying outdoor furniture can be such a big investment, here are a few things to consider before you add that sectional set to cart:
- Measure, measure, measure! While there may be fewer space concerns in the wide expanses of the outdoors, you should still take a look at how wide a sofa is or how deep the seat sits before going all in on a purchase.
- On that note, scan the return policies in case what you decide on doesn’t quite fit your backyard. Getting outdoor furniture shipped out (and then figuring out a way to return it all) can be a massive pain in the neck, so check what actually fits the bill for a full or partial refund if you’re less than satisfied.
- Don’t forget the power of a warranty (the elements can do a number on outdoor furniture!).
- Go in with a plan—think of how you want people to flow throughout the space and buy furniture that supports that strategy. (For example, a big dining table may not be the answer if you dream of small nooks for people to chit-chat in the garden.)
- Choose fabrics like rust-proof metal and Sunbrella fabrics that are known for being fade-resistant.
- Look over the “care” section of each furniture item. Some of the fabrics just aren’t built for regular deluges and sun exposure, so you may have to buy additional covers for them or bring them indoors when they’re not in use.
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