Spring is on the way and it’s time to think about new patio furniture to enjoy for spring flings, summer barbeques and fall family get-togethers. When you pull your wallet out of the seat of your pants, you want to know that you’re going to get seats and tables that will look good and be functional not just this year, but for years to come. Metal patio furniture proves itself to be worth the investment as it lasts for years. Plastic patio furniture breaks, warps, stains, blows away, and let’s be honest, never looks very good to begin with.
During these uncertain economic times some families will be traveling and vacationing less and enjoying more fun at home with family, friends and neighbors. Some of your favorite stores are ready to get your deck, patio or backyard ready for both relaxing and entertaining at home. Here’s the scoop on a variety of the newest and also the most popular options from stores you love.
The Metal Patio Furniture 3-Piece Sunflower Bistro Set from Target is right on target.
Target offers many sets of metal patio furniture but this gem is worth highlighting. Perfect for small patios, decks or porches or for creating an intimate nook in a larger space, the 3-piece Sunflower Bistro Set is both sturdy and clever. It comes with two Bistro style chairs and a table. The metal chairs bloom with a unique sunflower design. This metal patio furniture comes with a rust resistant treatment and a 1- year warranty.
The Metal Patio Furniture Garden Oasis Outdoor Crystal Lake line from Sears will be enjoyed for years.
Sears also offers many sets of metal patio furniture and the Garden Oasis Outdoor Furniture line is very popular because it is both stylish and functional. The Crystal Lake design is an affordable 7 piece set that includes 6 weather-resistant sling style chairs and a tempered glass top table. Note: You’ll probably want to add an umbrella to this set, which sells separately for around $150.00. This is a great go-in-together gift for the kids to buy for Mom and Dad as a Mother’s Day gift or Father’s Day gift.
Available from: Sears or Sears on-line.
Price: On sale for $499.99
Shipping: Home delivery available to some addresses or ask for in-store pick up and save.
Restoration hardware does quality home furnishing with style and their metal patio furniture is no exception. They’ve got all the traditional pieces like table and chairs but unique offerings in metal patio furniture like outdoor coffee tables, sofas and chaise lounges. Let’s look at the chaise lounges from the Antibes Collection. This metal patio furniture is hand crafted of solid aluminum, impervious to rust and has 3 layers of hand-applied bronze finish. These chaise lounges recline to 4 positions and no resort lounge chairs can beat them for style. If you have a pool or favorite patio reading spot, these chaise lounges could be your second home for the summer.
Choose from 12 fabric swatches for cushion covers.
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It never hurts to look around and ask when it comes to metal patio furniture. I had been eye balling some retro metal patio furniture with the square lattice design that were currently running $250.00 each. While helping to clean up a relatives’ back yard I spotted the same set, only it wasn’t retro. It was the real deal from the fifties. It was stacked, unused, somewhat rusted and had tree roots growing through it but all in all it was still a solid set that included four chairs and a glider. When I asked, the owner really thought no one would want it but was more than happy to give it to me if I promised to love it. I did and I do. For my birthday my father sanded it and repainted it and I am thrilled to have given new life to this awesome metal patio furniture where we often read books and visit with friends. If you can’t find it for free, don’t forget to check used furniture stores first if the budget is tight.
So close your eyes and imagine yourself and your loves ones enjoying some lemonade and laughs, good books or conversations, meals and memories this year comfortably outdoors amongst some metal patio furniture.
