Modern Garden Furniture Ideas to Get You Excited for Summer
Get warm-weather ready.
It wouldn't be summer unless we were making a few updates to our outdoor spaces, that's why we've rounded up six of our best modern outdoor furniture designs. Each piece combines functionality with great form, giving you hardworking and aesthetically pleasing furniture. Whether you're in the market for more seating or a dining set, we've got both.
Our Top Modern Patio Furniture
1. Hashtag Home Anvi 4-Person Sofa Set
Create a space to enjoy coffee and conversation in your outdoor space with this low-maintenance sofa and chair set from Hashtag Home. The set includes a two-seater sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table. Each piece of furniture in this set is made from a material called polypropylene and comes in an anthracite colour. Suitable for year-round use, the sofa and chairs are delivered with plush seat pads, and the coffee table has a simple slatted table top.
Enjoy a drink in the sun or an al fresco evening dinner with this two-seater bistro set, which allows you to create a French café in your own garden. The bistro set includes two chairs and a glass-topped table, following Scandinavian ideas of design with sleek metal legs and a woven rattan frame. A parasol hole in the table allows you to add shade if you wish. The set is available in a range of colours.
The Thuban 5 Seater Sofa Set matches your garden or patio perfectly. It consists of a coffee table, bench, armchairs and stool, all made of exceptionally durable oiled acacia wood and brushed stainless steel. The furniture pieces come with a firm and highly comfortable cushions, which include removable covers and are easy to maintain. Sleek and elegant, the conversation set's design makes it easy to pair with any outdoor decor.
This piece of modern patio furniture offers an elevated, streamlined take on a classic outdoor seat: the papasan chair. Papasan chairs are thoughtfully designed to maximise comfort without taking up a lot of space. This chair is handwoven all-weather rattan, making it easy to clean and resistant to anything the heavens throw at you. The sheer number of funky color options (five!) is just an added bonus and lets you choose a colour that fits in with your taste.
This garden bench is a versatile piece that takes the traditional solid teak design and modernises it by framing it with sleek metal. If you're looking for an easily optimisable piece, this is it. The Tikamoon bench fits on a patio, garden or front porch, letting you customise your outdoor space. For balconies, use this bench as your sole sitting space; if you have a large garden or porch, use the bench as additional seating. It's also sturdy and on trend for this season – you'll be soaking up the dun in style in no time.
Get ready to enjoy plenty of great weather with the Nardo picnic table from Dakota Fields. This set is made for enjoying meals with friends and family. The picnic table comes fitted with waterproof qualities and can be placed outside all year-round. It's crafted from manufactured wood, which makes it a robust and stable piece of furniture. Add cushions and a few blankets for when the sun starts to go down and you're all set for a summer of long nights and great company.
How do you define modern patio furniture? At Wayfair, we think of it as pieces that adhere to good design principles, such as 'form follows function', while being able to withstand the elements of the outdoors.
Modern Design: Choose pieces that have simple silhouettes and clean lines. Functionality and flexibility are two core pieces of modern design, so look for modular, multifunctional pieces like modular sofas and coffee tables that can double as benches. While some might think modernism means sticking to neutrals, you'll find plenty of earthy shades and highly saturated hues in modern outdoor furniture too.
Smart Materials: Opt for weather-resistant materials like concrete, wicker and teak to get the best modern outdoor furniture. Natural, untreated wood looks great on a modern patio because it keeps the integrity of the wood grain. Keeping materials natural reinforces the important part nature plays in modern design. Manufactured materials like polyester outdoor pillows and scatter cushions will support your efforts to enjoy the outdoors. Sleek modern furniture should be a hybrid between being authentic without anything extraneous.
