Just because they are called patio chairs, don't limit their use to outdoors. Like a lot of other outdoor furniture, these chairs can be equally at home inside your home.
For one thing, I love that outdoor furniture can bring unexpected textures and colors to an indoor space. Those unexpected features translate into great accent furniture. The other aspect is sheer functionality. A lot of these chairs are light enough that you can simply pick up and place them indoors or out as needed.
Take the Mademoiselle Chair with Missoni Fabrics from Kartell, for instance. It is both stylish and functional. The chair is available in different patterns and colors. The frame is an injected mold of transparent polycarbonate and it is covered with unusually thick fabric.
Clear furniture or see through furniture is often used indoors in small spaces. It helps a space breathe and seem bigger because it is hardly there. Tables, chairs and shelves that are made of clear material such as Lucite, Plexiglass or acrylic are often used to great effect.
If you have a small outdoor space, or just want to enjoy an unobstructed view, a patio chair such as the Canali Crystal Clear might be a good fit. This chair is made from polycarbonate with a one piece mould-injected construction that incorporates a trophy back, shaped legs and a contoured seat. What's more, these chairs are stackable, and the price includes a set of two chairs.
Modern outdoor spaces call for modern chairs. Bring this one inside for an equally modern accent indoors.
This chair is available in white with a black cushion or black with white cushion. It is constructed from ABS plastic that stands up to UV rays and resists fading when placed outdoors. The cushion is made of PVC. Each chair measures 19" W x 16" D x 32" H.
Small and light chairs can be easily moved from indoors to outdoors and then back in when needed. Or just use them indoors when you don't have enough space outside. Use an outdoor dining set indoors for easy cleanability, especially in homes with young children.
These chairs can be used as accents, for extra seating and because of their ergonomic design, also in a home office. Shown here in white, the polypropylene chairs are available in several bright, vibrant colors, and when not in use, can be stacked for storage. If used outdoors, the holes in the seat help drain rainwater.
Hanging chairs and hammocks add a different dimension altogether whether suspended from the ceiling or affixed to a stand. Floating some distance away from the ground can be satisfyingly liberating.
This chair is also transparent, made from clear acrylic. It is shown here with a silver fabric cushion and comes with a 8 foot ceiling chain. The chair measures 41" L x 31" W x 43" H. A replica of the iconic Eero Aarnio Hanging Bubble Ball Chair, it provides a shelter from noise and a sense of peaceful isolation.
Designed by Piero Lissoni, the single piece frame is created using gas-blowing technology. The technique gives it its shape: a squared contour, a wide seat and low roomy backrest. It also makes it a shockproof chair that can not only withstand the elements, but can be used indoors with any fear of scratches. It comes in a wide range of glossy colors and stacks up to 6 high.
Available colors: Black, Coral Red, Green, Grey, Orange, or White.
