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Corporate outdoor space with Bowen Bench.

Newest Members of the Outdoor Family — Plus New Outdoor Materials!

Newest Members of the Outdoor Family – Plus New Outdoor Materials! Explore enhancements to our outdoor seating and outdoor table collections aimed to support unique workstyles and human connections paired…

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Celebrating Outdoor Furniture

…all Outdoor Seating and Tables Outdoor Seating Create inspiring outdoor spaces for people to relax and connect. View Outdoor Seating Outdoor Tables Elevate any outdoor space with tables that encourage…

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Outdoor patio with Bowen Communal Tables and Bowen Benches.

How to Design Outdoor Hospitality Spaces

How to Design Outdoor Hospitality Spaces Find out how designer can successfully create multi-purpose outdoor spaces that inspire people to gather. By Share this Today, outdoor spaces are getting leveraged…

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White Opla Stools with seat pad at restaurant bar.

The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Fabrics for Commercial Furniture

The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Fabrics for Commercial Furniture Learn how to choose the best outdoor fabric for your commercial application. By Share this Spilled drinks, sauce-covered fingers, dirty shoes,…

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Restaurant with Bowen Pedestal Tables and Opla Chairs and Barstools.

What We Bring to the Table at GRCC

…suited for your choice of seating, and the best height: dining, counter, and bar. Show Photo Details Outdoor Tables Last, we have our outdoor table collections: Bowen and Opla. These…

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Row of multi colored Opla Chairs.

Our Best Outdoor Restaurant Furniture

…Collection The Sadie II outdoor collection is a sweet escape from boring outdoor restaurant furniture. The collection includes a matching barstool and outdoor table. Sadie balances design with durability; the…

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Back of Sherman Chairs in restaurant.

4 Ways to Use Wellness in Design

…proven anything, it’s that outdoor dining provides viable revenue for the hospitality industry. But what about indoor-outdoor spaces for offices, education, and retail? It turns out, yes, outdoor spaces are…

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Patio with upholstered Rita Lounge Chairs.

4 Reasons to Love This Outdoor Restaurant Furniture

4 Reasons to Love This Outdoor Restaurant Furniture Discover Grand Rapids Chair’s collection of outdoor furniture. By Share this On a sunny day, a table outside at a restaurant is…

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Rita Lounge Collection with orange upholstery and white frame.

Benefits of Working Outside

…spending time outdoors can reduce stress, increase energy, and boost mood levels. To leverage the benefits of being outside, consider creating outdoor spaces with products like the Bowen Communal Table…

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The Future of Outside Dining: Statistics and Trends in 2021

…up to pose with the iconic backdrop and they’ve been recreated all over. Bolster your Outdoor Seating Arrangements We’ve seen full city streets turned into outdoor dining spaces. People are…

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Mulit colored Hula barstools in outdoor restaurant patio.

Caring for your Outdoor Furniture

…Clean Sunbrella Outdoor-Grade Fabrics If you’ve chosen an outdoor grade fabric like Sunbrella, your upholstered chairs are already built to handle tougher conditions than indoor fabrics. Still, a little care…

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Sally Freestanding Barstools in restaurant.

Embracing Biophilic Design — Transforming Spaces into Havens of Comfort and Connection

…the connection to nature. RELATED: Ready to build an outdoor space that connects users to nature? Check out our Outdoor Brochure to learn more about our offerings. Show Photo Details…

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On a Roll — Human Connection through Sustainable Sushi

Bowen Pedestal Tables and Opla Outdoor Chairs, used in the second-floor space of Blue Sushi Sake Grill. Serving as the perfect complement to their existing brand palette, the furniture features…

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Andy Communal Table with black Brooke Chairs.

Grand Rapids Chair

Outdoor Spaces Find inspiration for your next outdoor project. Show Photo Details Bowen Communal Table Create an inviting spot to gather and socialize. Show Photo Details Hula Outdoor Seating Seating…

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Row of multi colored Hula chairs.

Can’t Be Tamed: Our New Outdoor Chair

Can’t Be Tamed: Our New Outdoor Chair Introducing Opla, a seating and table collection features a lightweight steel frame, a nostalgic wire design, an optional seat pad, and loads of…

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Sally Boltdown Barstools, Sigsbee Fully Upholstered Chairs, and Bolt-Down Table Bases in a restaurant.

Infusing Human Touch into a Fast Casual Restaurant

…accommodate our needs while maintaining high-quality standards was a godsend.” Outdoor Dining: Enhancing Well-being and Freshness Justin explains how the outdoor spaces at Sizzlin’ Greens add to the restaurant’s character…

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Sadie II Outdoor Barstools with Bowen Communal Table.

Standard Finishes

…Wood Outdoor Surface Finishes Designed to stand up to the outdoor elements. HDPE can be applied to Bowen & Rita Lounge Collections.HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is a sustainable dimensional wood alternative…

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Rita Lounge Collection with yellow upholstery and pink trim.

Meet Rita: Commercial Lounge Seating with Residential Comfort

…what makes this seat so dreamy. 1. Indoor AND Outdoor Use Fancy going outside for a chat? Many social spaces like restaurants are expanding their outdoor seating in response to…

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A flexible social hub featuring a variety of seating applications in a community clubhouse

Inspired by Nature — A Community Hub Focused on Adventure

…Meyers + Associates that connects residents to nature through thoughtfully integrated indoor-outdoor spaces. By Photography by Kate Horgan Share this Nestled in Columbus, Ohio is an immersive community hub with…

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Red Sadie II Chairs on restaurant patio.

This Spring, Bring Your Inside Style Outside

…the bright red for the outdoor space — helping call attention to their covetable patio space while adding vibrancy outside. A good tip for outdoor spaces: bright colors are sure…

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Cafe setting with Sadie II Chairs.

Meet Sadie: 3 Reasons Why We Love This Modern Restaurant Chair

…tricky, especially if you’re looking for something that’s not plastic. That’s why we love the Sadie Collection. It’s available in both indoor and outdoor models. Now, your outdoor space can…

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Exterior of Great State Burger.

Great State Burger: A Contemporary & Colorful Burger Restaurant Design

…the interior. The first outdoor space is more of a courtyard, where guests can enjoy their meals on picnic tables complete with string lights. The second space exemplifies indoor-outdoor dining….

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Sherman chairs in restaurant dining setting.

Sal and Mookie’s: A Mississippi Take on Retro New York Diner Style

…great indoor seating options, but there are outdoor options, as well! White steel framed outdoor barstools with seating pads and cushioned outdoor benches lined with pillows would be ideal spots…

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Row of Reece Chairs in university dining space.

HERE Atlanta’s Luxury Student Housing Has Everything a Student Needs

…of the outdoor spaces features a huge theater style screen to enjoy movies with your neighbors from outdoor seats. Other outdoor activities include enjoying a firepit, hammocking, doing outdoor yoga,…

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