Handmade Outside

Damian Velasquez
Outdoor furniture isn’t all plastic chairs and picnic benches. Damian Velas­quez’s line of colorful, powder-coated stainless steel furniture recreates the classic forms of indoor furniture in surprisingly comfortable, slightly overstated durable designs. Water can’t pool in the steel mesh, and the finish is rust-resistant, making these chairs a great fit for your porch, yard, or outdoor living room.

Brandon Williams
Modfire outdoor fireplaces are midcentury-influenced, with tapered lines reminiscent of the Apollo space program. Each fireplace is handbuilt in Brandon Williams’ studio, where a single person on his team creates each one, ensuring a maker’s touch and continuity throughout every fireplace. Full-size and tabletop models will keep you warm on those crisp spring evenings.

Jim Schatz
Good design is finally for the birds. Jim Schatz’ glossy ceramic egg-shaped houses are hip shelter for the modern sparrow, and the Bistro feeders make dining alone or in flocks much more fashionable. Both are durable and squirrel-resistant, so you can rest easy knowing your birds are well fed and sleeping in style.

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