Sometimes, it’s just you, an espresso, and a fabulous book under the 11 a.m. sun on a Saturday. Other times, it’s a casual weeknight barbecue. And then there are the afternoons that spiral into a gala of a garden party, where dozens of your chicest friends jockey for seats to sip freshly squeezed bellinis and eat olive oil cake among the florals.
Whatever outdoor furniture fantasy you’re entertaining this summer, there’s a table for it. Brands like Business & Pleasure Co. are leaning into whimsy with butter-yellow bistro tables that could have feasibly spectated a resort show in Biarritz, while TOV Furniture is going sculptural with stately double-pedestal designs roomy enough for six and chic enough to become permanent indoor fixtures by fall.
