Pretty Little Green Things

Beautiful summer days in New York City, make me long for large open spaces, grass and patios.  While I don’t have any of those, I can buy an iced tea and live vicariously through these outdoor furniture pieces.  I’ve put together a few of my favorite outdoor chairs and loungers for you.  Now you can enjoy your icy beverage in eco style!

I have to admit that I have a secret love for Adirondack chairs.  Someday I’ll have my house on the ocean in Maine with tons of these kinds of chairs.   In the meantime, I can admire these Adirondack chairs from Loll.  They’re made of recycled plastic (or technically HPDE) and come seven different colors, many of which are as fun and bright as these two.

These chaises are also from Loll and come in the same bright colors or as shown here, neutrals.  I love the slightly faceted shape.  Throw a couple organic cotton pillows on top and this would be a perfect place for a nap – with lots of sunscreen of course!

If natural materials are more your style, here are two teak versions from Maku Furnishings.  They’re made with sustainably harvested teak wood from Indonesia from a company with a commitment to the environment.  They’re also available with or without cushions.

This lounge chair from VivaTerra is also made from sustainably harvested teak wood.  It’s their updated, outdoor version of Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair.  Very stylish!

This last chair comes from Bleu Nature, a French company from the North of France.  They comb the beaches there for driftwood and then use for their furniture.  What a gorgeous way to recycle.  And the amazing thing is that they don’t have to do anything to the driftwood, it’s already been finished and made beautiful by the ocean.

Beautiful summer days in New York City, make me long for large open spaces, grass and patios.  While I don’t have any of those, I can buy an iced tea and live vicariously through these outdoor furniture pieces.  I’ve put together a few of my favorite outdoor chairs and loungers for you.  Now you can enjoy your icy beverage in eco style!

I have to admit that I have a secret love for Adirondack chairs.  Someday I’ll have my house on the ocean in Maine with tons of these kinds of chairs.   In the meantime, I can admire these Adirondack chairs from Loll.  They’re made of recycled plastic (or technically HPDE) and come seven different colors, many of which are as fun and bright as these two.

These chaises are also from Loll and come in the same bright colors or as shown here, neutrals.  I love the slightly faceted shape.  Throw a couple organic cotton pillows on top and this would be a perfect place for a nap – with lots of sunscreen of course!

If natural materials are more your style, here are two teak versions from Maku Furnishings.  They’re made with sustainably harvested teak wood from Indonesia from a company with a commitment to the environment.  They’re also available with or without cushions.

This lounge chair from VivaTerra is also made from sustainably harvested teak wood.  It’s their updated, outdoor version of Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair.  Very stylish!

This last chair comes from Bleu Nature, a French company from the North of France.  They comb the beaches there for driftwood and then use for their furniture.  What a gorgeous way to recycle.  And the amazing thing is that they don’t have to do anything to the driftwood, it’s already been finished and made beautiful by the ocean.