There's no better way to spend a spring or summer day than relaxing outdoors. But what makes that experience even better is the right deck chair – a model that's as comfortable as it is stylish, setting the scene for your patio and inviting you to kick back, unwind, and enjoy the sunshine.
Like the exterior equivalent of an interior accent chair, deck chairs are key components in transforming your patio space from a basic outdoor area to a design-led outdoor living room. And instead of picks that are purely purposeful and utilitarian in form, this year's outdoor trends are embracing deck chairs with a little more personality – models that are just as durable for outdoor use, but designed with enhanced stylistic appeal.
Last summer, low-slung deck chairs took over the patio scene, with nearly every brand making its own version of these deep-seated loungers. And while those models are certainly still on trend, we're seeing a return of vintage-inspired wicker deck chairs this summer – the outdoor offshoot of the vintage furniture obsession happening indoors. Olive Ateliers' latest 'Sentimentalist' collection nails the look, as does Serena and Lily's new outdoor assortment of nostalgia-inducing wicker deck chairs.
Even wrought iron-inspired deck chairs are making a comeback this summer, giving patios that ever-desirable European influence. McGee & Co.'s outdoor line features a few styles that capture this aesthetic, whereas Lulu and Georgia's outdoor range gives classic Euro style a whimsical makeover with its playful forms and curved silhouettes.
The truth is, deck chairs are so much more than simple chairs for your deck. They're style statements, personality pieces, comfortable lounge spots, and everything in between. So, if your outdoor space could use a new deck chair ahead of the summer season, shop 20 Style Editor-approved picks, below.
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