Iconic Indoor Furniture Moves Outside
DWR looks to modern classics by Le Corbusier and Charles and Ray Eames for a new line of outdoor furniture
If the thought of moving an LC3 armchair outside gives you the cold sweats, take heart; Design Within Reach's new outdoor pieces might look like they should be in a temperature-controlled environment free of children and liquids, but they're actually made of much heartier stuff.
Outdoor Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair
Aside from Le Corbu's famed work, you'll also find a few Eames icons in the new line. For modern design aficionados, they could be just what the backyard needs. And for those with kids, they could be a smart substitution to use indoors in place of the more easily destructible originals.
Knoll | Bertoia Asymmetric Chaise, Unupholstered
If DWR's selection is missing your favorite modern icon, look at other classics to see if they might already be workable outside.
The Bertoia Side Chair, Asymmetric Chaise (shown) and Diamond Lounge for instance are all available in powder-coated finishes that can stand up to harsh weather.
Top with a vinyl cushion and you'll have the sleekest patio furniture on the block.
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Modern Icons: Le Corbusier's LC2 and LC3 Armchairs
The Bertoia Side Chair, Asymmetric Chaise (shown) and Diamond Lounge for instance are all available in powder-coated finishes that can stand up to harsh weather.
Top with a vinyl cushion and you'll have the sleekest patio furniture on the block.
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Modern Icons: Le Corbusier's LC2 and LC3 Armchairs
One thing that hasn't changed: the price. You'll still need to drop a pretty penny for these iconic designs.
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