Summer Living

This Sushi Set by Gloster was an award-winner at the September 2004 International Casual Furniture Show in Chicago. Gloster won not only a Design Excellence award for the set, but also the Best of Show award. The company has been in business more than 40 years, distributing primarily in Europe. In the last decade, it has become well respected internationally for its designs and the high-quality of outdoor furnishing materials.

Photo courtesy of Lanai Things.

The table and stool frames are made of powder-coated aluminum, wrapped in Hularo® resinweave, or synthetic wicker. The tempered glass table top is 47-inch-square and the height is 22 inches. The 17-inch-high stools have castors, allowing easy slides in and away from the table. The stool cushions are available in a wide range of Sunbrella fabrics. Lanai Things, Sushi five-piece set, $2,340.

Photos provided by Janus et Cie.

Pacific Home has not only opened a new, expanded showroom on Ward Avenue, it has also started to carry Janus et Cie contemporary outdoor furniture. Janus et Cie’s Dedon 2006-2007 collection includes the pictured Hemisphere chairs and the poolside Orbit. Dedon furniture is exceedingly long lasting, as the sturdy frames are made of powder-coated aluminum and the wickerwork consists of original HULARO® fibre—a synthetic material. HULARO® is extremely tear-proof, colorfast, weatherproof, UV resistant and environmentally friendly. It is also tremendously versatile in color and shape, which offers a large degree of creative latitude. Pacific Home, Hemisphere Chairs, $2,957 with cushion, and Orbit, $6,089, basic - $10,318, with canopy, orbit base, seat cushion and throw pillows.

photo courtesy of Lanai Things There’s nothing like dining under the summer sky, and this dining table set called Luna is a bright star in outdoor entertaining. The table and chair frames are powder-coated aluminum; the table top and chair arms are teak. The backs and seats of the stackable chairs are made of slingable, vinyl-coated polyester fabric (a.k.a. textilene mesh). As shown, the white frame table is 63” x 34” x 29.” Also available in a smaller size (27” x 34” x 29”) and in a different color, graphite frame, with charcoal slings. Lanai Things, Luna table set, $630 to $1,235.

This outdoor table set (with four chairs, lounger, beverage cart and table) brings an outdoor café to your lanai. The beverage cart can be stocked with four wine bottles and two tiers of food and supplies, then easily wheeled outdoors for entertaining. Hale Mana Interiors, Table Set, $2,200.

Hands down, two of the most comfortable chairs at Bali Moon Hawaii are the Iron Lady chair (green) and the Benz chair. Made of rattan and iron frames, they are very durable and firm, while ergonomically designed to support the lower back and to help correct posture. Available in different rattan and pillow cover colors. Bali Moon Hawaii, Iron Lady, $395, and Benz, $475.

Photo courtesy of The Perfect Furniture Co. The Rattan Collection by Envion is ergonomically-designed, high-quality rattan furniture. The Yama chair and foot stool, for example, have attracted a lot of attention and have received fantastic reviews. Special order colors include green, red, burgundy, white and black. The basic color is dark honey brown. The Perfect Furniture Company, The Yama Living Chair and Foot Stool, $399.

The Genie chair and the Carmel (ying yang) coffee table (right page) are just two of the fun, functional accent pieces in the Island Breeze Collection by Environ. The entire collection is environmentally friendly furniture, handmade from water hyacinth. The stems are sun dried, colored and then hand woven. The furniture is available in various weaves and finishes, but Environ most often uses the rope weave for its durability, nice feel and stylish look. All products are covered with a protective coating to keep them moisture resistant. The frames are made of plantation-grown hardwoods, which add durability, and the seats have elasticized fabric spring decks for extra comfort. The Perfect Furniture Company, Genie chair, $1,599 and Ying Yang coffee table, $495.

SoHa stands for South of Hawaii, and appropriately so, as the shop’s solid wood furniture, home accents, linens and flatware are amassed from buying trips to Java, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.

At least once a month, SoHa brings in new merchandise to stay fresh, especially for the weekly Ward Centre customers who stop by to see what’s new. Recent welcome additions include summer outdoor chairs and tables. SoHa, Oberoi Coffee Table, $150, plus stackable chair, $85.

Summer is all about lounging around, and Bali Boo’s chaise-style chairs offer comfortable places to do it. The Steamer chair, reminiscent of steamship deck chairs, is hinged at the back and legs to promise comfortable positions for reading and relaxation. The teak Surabaya lounger, goes with the flow with its built-in curves. Bali Boo, Steamer chair, $299, and Surabaya lounger, $799, with cushion.

Wicker, which is woven willow, reed and rattan, is commonly used in summer and outdoor furniture. Wickerworks at Windward Mall has several new pieces, including single items, such as the pictured chaise lounge in honey-colored wicker, with a wood bead trim. It’s also available in whitewash.

The shop also offers pre-matched sets, such as the four-piece Honolulu Iron set. It includes one loveseat (as shown), two chairs and a cocktail table. It is made of wicker and heavy wrought iron. Matching end tables and a three-panel screen are also available. Pieces can be sold separately. Wickerworks, Lounge chair, $269.95, and Honolulu Iron loveseat, $265.

living suppliers
Bali Boo 201 Kapaa Quarry Road 261-7239 www.kingandzelko.com Bali Moon Hawaii 66-200 Kamehameha Hwy. 637-0012 www.balimoonhawaii.com Fine Linens & Furnishings 614 Cooke St., Suite 201 589-2737 Hale Mana Interiors Kapaa Quarry Road, Warehouse 6 262-4106 Hawaii Home Interiors 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite A-132 526-4663 www.HawaiiHomeInteriors.com	Lanai Things 331 Kamani St. 589-2588 www.lanai-things.com Pacific Home 420 Ward Ave. 596-9338 www.pacific-home.com SoHa Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 591-9777 www.sohaliving.com The Perfect Furniture Co. 2 locations on Oahu Honolulu - 1370 Kapiolani Blvd. 944-3993 Wickerworks Windward Mall 235-1960