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8 Modern Backyard Furniture Designs and Accessories

This year's summer solstice is rapidly approacing (three days!), so in honor, we've rounded up eight of our favorite furniture picks to outfit your backyard with. Happy lounging!

06.18.13
Six Chairs to Check Out

From a contemporary geometric fir wood frame with copper joints, to a minimalist powder-coated structure, these six well crafted chairs are bound to make you take a seat!

written by: Jami Smith

06.04.13
The Furniture Hot List

From steals to statements, we bring you the best in modern design. Here we share fresh furniture finds, including discoveries from emerging talent, along with eco-friendly picks, smart pieces under...

05.13.13
Dwell Pinterest Boards

From the slickest typography to snow-covered gables, we've compiled a few of our favorite Pinterest boards in one easy guide. Be sure to follow us and stay tuned for more pin collections!

05.08.13
7 Modern Lighting Fixtures

Lighting has come a long way from the dangerous oil lamps of colonial times. One thing hasn't changed, however: the fact that we would be shrouded in darkness without these convenient sources of...

05.06.13
8 Minimalist Lighting Designs

From Design Stockholm's simple Cord Lamp to Oriol Llahona's sleek lacquered fixture, shine on with these eight minimalist lighting designs. And for even more lighting designs, click here!

04.30.13
New Dutch Design

The latest class of Dutch designers is creating poetic yet practical furniture, lighting, and goods that go way beyond wry humor. Veering away from the wit-first conceptual design that has defined...

written by: Zahid Sardar

04.25.13
Young Guns

For our second annual Young Guns report, we scoured the globe for the emerging designers and products that you need to know now. In addition to tracking this year's vanguard, we also take a Second...

04.22.13
Time for Tea

Though we love (read: need) our morning coffee at Dwell, we're also great fans of tea. From hip tea lounges to tea-flavored ice cream to green tea supplements, it's clear that this culturally...

04.19.13
Modern Wallpaper Brands and Designs

In recent years we've seen a bevy of new brands bring a much-needed dose of style to that often garnish, frequently frou-frou, always overwhelming product formerly known as The Covering That Makes...

04.17.13
Modern Furniture Focus: Chairs

These eight modern chairs offer a contemporary spin on an age-old piece of furniture.

04.15.13
9 Space-Saving Stackable Designs

Crunched for space? A tiny house needn't skimp on good design. Here are nine stackable pieces that stow away neatly when not in use. Find more modern small-space products here.

04.11.13
Modern Furniture Focus: Shelves

To help minimize clutter, take a look at these nine modern shevling options to outfit your home.

04.10.13
Modern Furniture Focus: Stools

Looking for new discreet seating options in your home? Take a look at these eight noteworthy and functional stools.

04.09.13
Design Destinations in Istanbul, Turkey

Discover a whole crop of exciting design destinations in the Turkish capital below!

04.08.13
Modern Pool Designs We Love

From a landscaped Montauk masterpiece to a lap pool in a Boise backyard, these six pools are defined by innovative layouts, beautiful design, and smart use of space.

04.04.13
Modern Mirrors

03.27.13
Home Design Solutions: Kitchens, Prefab, the Home Office and More!

Renting versus buying. Prefab versus renovation. Kitchens, bathrooms, the home office, and more. Over the years, we've compiled hundreds of ideas for smart home design. Bookmark this page and visit...

03.27.13
Groovy Garden

The 1970s are having a stylistic revival, from earth-toned palettes to textured bronze and geometric patterns in green, yellow, and orange. This time around, forgo the shag rug and take the theme...

03.26.13
Furniture for the Birds

Three new ways to kick back, sit up,  and recline outdoors make bird-watching a breeze. Plus: a trio of avian housing.

03.26.13