8 places to shop for outdoor furniture

Wayfair has more on offer than we could ever keep track of — gazebos, pergolas, sectionals, and even full-sized outdoor fireplaces, as well as outdoor decor and accents. There are thousands of products in stock and ready to ship. If you can't find what you're looking for here, you may have bigger problems.

The online retailer carries patio furniture from its own line, but also sells pieces by smaller, more affordable brands as well as options from established companies like Fermob, which has been outfitting Parisian cafes with unbelievably sturdy and compact bistro tables and chairs for nearly 70 years.

There's almost always a sale happening at Wayfair, too. Right now, this four-piece acacia wood set is as just about as affordable as weather-resistant hardwood patio furniture gets.

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While it's a modern-leaning offshoot of pricey parent brand Crate & Barrel, CB2's furniture is still markedly more affordable than other options in the same vein.

Our favorite piece overall (and one we're looking into reviewing and putting through its paces) is this Breton Black Metal Sofa, which could fit in with just about any decor.

There are also nods to the traditional and timeless, and if you want to visit the French Riviera or the Costa Azul by way of your backyard, look no further than the Tropez Sofa.

For something a little fresher, this PVC-cord Acapulco chair is also on our list of favorites.

Patio furniture doesn't have to cost a fortune, and World Market's lounge sets, cotton hammocks and hammock stands, and outdoor accent tables are a testament to that. Still, you're getting quality goods, and while the prices are already fair, there's almost always a sizeable sale happening.

And, if you're looking for Adirondack chairs, this site is probably one of the more affordable places to find them.

Through the "shop the room" feature, you can browse themes and aesthetics along the lines of Cape Cod Quaint, and West Coast Picnic, which are tidily curated, fun, and extremely helpful for when you're not quite sure what to get or where to put it — no shame here.

We're also a fan of the retailer's fun, thoughtful "inspirations" page, where you can find entertaining ideas, decorating tips, how-tos, and more.

These vibrant, heavy-duty pieces made from powder-coated and electroplated galvanized iron are not going anywhere fast. This is industrial-grade outdoor furniture that's built for anything and everything you could think to throw at it. We're completely smitten by this love seat.

The brand also makes similarly playful stools, chairs, and tables.

On our list are this bistro table and these barstools, which could just as soon land inside as out. Don't be surprised if you see these lining bartops at a watering hole near you; they're certainly built for all of the wear and tear nightlife has to offer.

If you're curious to know precisely how they're made, Bend Goods offers a full walkthrough of the process on its website.

Ballard Designs has come a long way since its inception in 1983 as a humble mail-order business, but the brand has stood the changing tides of the commerce market through the Home Shopping Network and into the internet era.

Offering classic chaises, dining sets, hammocks, swings, rockers, and even custom pieces, Ballard Designs does it all, from classic weather-ready cast-aluminum furniture, which looks and withstands weathering just like wrought iron but weighs a fraction, t0 ultra-modern gas firepits and mosaic fountains.

One of our favorite pieces is this stately looking Amalfi Chaise, which would go great on a garden patio or a pool deck.

Yardbird is a younger outdoor furniture startup founded by a father-son duo in 2017. So far, the direct to consumer brand has repurposed over 100,000 pounds of plastic collected from the waters of the Philippines.

Backed by three-, five-, and 10-year warranties on defects, Sunbrella fabrics, and frames, respectively, the brand offers handmade furniture that can stand shoulder to shoulder with pieces by companies charging twice as much.

The best deals might be on these handwoven sectional sofas, which run half the price of similar options elsewhere but are possibly even more weatherproof thanks to the fact that they're made from much more durable plastic.

The brand also offers teak dining furniture, which, it goes without saying, is not made from recycled plastic collected from the oceans. It will cost you about as much as it would anywhere else, but you'll also get that great warranty we mentioned.

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Serena and Lily is high-end coastal living done right. Just note that that means it costs a pretty penny.

If you're looking for outdoor furniture that can weather winter, spring, summer, and fall, you'd do well by Serena and Lily. Think wooden furniture with crisp white accents and plush pillows, and substantial lounge sets woven with thick, dyed acrylic that won't give way to sun and salt anytime soon.

Frontgate carries (and also makes) the kind of commercial-grade bistro furniture that can stand up to years and years of restaurant life. It's also worth taking a look at the retailer's outdoor decor and accessories, ranging from heat lamps to outdoor games and recreation.

Umbrellas are another thing you shouldn't skimp on because they can be torn to shreds or turn into lethal projectiles all too easily. A properly balanced one with a good stand will cost you, but you won't have to worry about replacing it, or taking an unnecessary trip to the emergency room — you wouldn't be the first.

There's also a large selection of outdoor storage furniture, dozens of rugs, and bistro tables and chairs. It's hard to pick a favorite, but we're pretty partial to Frontgate's own brand of handwoven rattan Paris Bistro Side Chairs.

While researching the best sofas available online, we combed through hundreds of ratings and reviews of dozens of brands from both buyers and experts. Our guide features sofas that have a strong track record of quality, durability, and performance.