As we’ve come to newly appreciate in the past two years, outdoor space plays just as large a role in our homes as indoor space—and can be every bit as inviting. With temperatures starting to creep upward and spring on the horizon, our balconies, decks, and backyards are poised to again take center stage. Just in time for sunnier days, we’re thrilled to announce Chicory, a new outdoor furniture collection making its debut this spring. The modular system is sustainable, durable, rooted in comfort—and most importantly, bound to beckon you outside.

A key sticking point of choosing outdoor furniture is finding pieces that not only complement your space now, but have the ability to evolve along with your needs. With the Dwell x Chicory collection, folks can choose a premade layout or build a custom lounge area from a variety of seating options, side tables, and ottomans. “Intentional design allows each module to work dynamically in a vast range of spaces,” says Ben Parsa, CEO of CABA Design, creator of the line. The slatted wood panels forming seat backs and arms can be used with any module, and the base blocks connect in any direction, so your configuration can rise to any occasion or stage of life, be it an evening of wine and charcuterie in an expansive garden or a morning coffee on a city balcony.

Ensuring that your furniture remains shipshape through the years, the collection features grade-A, FSC-certified teak and resilient, stainless steel hardware. Packed with silicates and oil, teak wood quite literally weathers the storm by resisting warping, rot, and corrosion and develops a handsome silver patina over time. Complementing this timeless material is a palette of eight upholstery colors that recall natural landscapes—think stone gray, seaglass green, rust red. The OEKO-TEX®-certified fabric resists stains, fading, mold, and mildew while standing up to bleach cleaning, so it’ll remain vibrant despite muddy paws or spills.

The collection’s voluminous silhouette speaks to an outsize commitment to comfort. “Its substantial seat cushions and plush back pillows put much more of an emphasis on lounging than traditional options,” says Parsa. Each module comes in two different seating heights—17-inch Comfort and 14-inch Lounge—that allow you to adjust the posture and vibe of your set. “Putting custom comfort in the hands of consumers is something that hasn’t been done before,” says Parsa. The cushions are a blend of low-density and high-resilience foams wrapped in a layer of Dacron polyester fabric made from upcycled plastic bottles. In a further nod to sustainability, Chicory uses non-toxic, recycled packaging materials and plants a tree with every order through the National Forest Foundation.

With prices starting at $899 for a side table, the Dwell x Chicory collection offers premium outdoor furniture without the premium price tag. Items will ship in early May with free premium delivery, a one-year home trial, and a three-year warranty. To start building the al fresco lounge of your dreams, head to Chicory.

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