Outdoor Furniture: Wood or Recycled Plastic?

Last updated on January 7th, 2022 at 03:58 pm

Recycled Plastic Outdoor Furniture | Polywood
If you’re shopping for wooden outdoor furniture this season, you’ve probably noticed there are a lot of new faux wood furniture sets, made from recycled plastic. Shown here is the POLYWOOD Euro dining set. It has the look and weight of wood but lasts longer and doesn’t require any maintenance.

Why Recycled Plastic Instead of Wood?

When customers asked us to start carrying outdoor furniture naturally we searched for a real wood product. However, while there are weather resistant species such as cedar, teak, eucalyptus and redwood that make fine outdoor furniture, we still worried about the longevity of the furniture, maintenance, and the environmental impact.  While researching high end outdoor wood furniture we discovered recycled plastic lumber (RPL) made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE).  Also known as Poly-Wood, it looks like real wood & has the heavy weight of real wood plus it’s durable, versatile and environmentally friendly.

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It’s POLYWOOD Quattro Season!

Last updated on October 2nd, 2019 at 11:08 am

POLYWOOD Quattro Collection | Gray, blue, teak, red, sand, lime, green, yellow, orange, white & black
POLYWOOD’s 7 piece Quattro dining set in slate grey. Also available in vivid blue, teak, tangerine, red, sand, mahogany, lime, lemon yellow, green, black, aruba blue or white. We are the only store that offers a lifetime guarantee plus free shipping.

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Upgrading Your Outdoor Space for Fall: Tips & Advice

Last updated on December 3rd, 2018 at 03:00 pm

Tips for Creating the Best Outdoor Furniture Spaces | Vermont Woods Studios | Polywood
Fall is the perfect time to gather together outside on the patio or in the back yard. Add warmth & ambiance by arranging your Adirondack Chairs around a Fire Pit Table.

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POLYWOOD: Why We Chose Recycled Plastic Outdoor Furniture

Last updated on October 6th, 2022 at 04:48 pm

Classic & Modern Styles

POLYWOOD Quattro recycled plastic outdoor furniture. Dining set, bar & counter height tables and chairs, Adirondack chairs.
POLYWOOD’S Quattro dining collection, a blend of classic Adirondack style and modern aesthetic. Dining sets shown in standard height and bar style.

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New Vineyard Deep Seating POLYWOOD Collection

Last updated on February 28th, 2019 at 04:49 pm

Vineyard Deep Seating Collection by POLYWOOD
Vineyard Deep Seating Collection in Mahogany/Sesame

Our new Vineyard Deep Seating Collection has plush tufted cushions paired with ergonomic seats – available in two classic colors. Choose from white with navy cushions or mahogany with sesame cushions (as pictured) to complete your outdoor living space. All cushions are made from fade-resistant Sunbrella fabric, and the recycled plastic lumber frame is ultra-weather resistant. Stainless steel hardware completes the construction for a low-maintenance luxury that retains its beauty year after year.

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Spotlight on POLYWOOD Quattro

POLYWOOD Quattro Collection
Polywood’s 7 piece Quattro dining set in slate grey. Also available in blue, teak, tangerine, red, sand, mahogany, lime, lemon yellow, green, black, aruba or white. Free shipping and a lifetime guarantee included!

From Rocking Chairs to Full Outdoor Dining Sets, Our POLYWOOD Quattro Furniture Has it All!

Classic Adirondack chairs are timeless, there’s no denying that. But, what if you want something a little more contemporary looking, without compromising the Adirondack style? Well, we’re excited to offer you just that, a modern twist on the well-known design. Enter the POLYWOOD Quattro Collection!

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Eco-Friendly and Toxin-Free Outdoor Kids Furniture

Last updated on March 31st, 2017 at 01:37 pm

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We do the worrying so you don’t have to…at least when it comes to outdoor kids furniture

Kids and grandkids can get into a lot of things. I know my sister and I put our parents through the ringer. From eating wild mushrooms that would turn us into Princess Fairies, honey fights in the kitchen and covering each other in Vaseline, our parents had their work cut out.

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American Made Outdoor Patio Furniture: Cleaning Up the Ocean Environment

Last updated on November 1st, 2017 at 03:38 pm

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Environmentalists take note. Cleaning up the beach has never been so easy with American Made Outdoor Patio Furniture.

It’s the lazy environmental activist’s dream: all weather outdoor patio furniture that works to clean up the oceans while you relax sipping a pina colada on the beach. Too good to be true? Actually this one of those rare times where you can have your cocktail and drink it too. It turns out the latest in American made outdoor patio furniture, is a line of eco-friendly chairs, tables, lounges and rockers all made from recycled plastic bottles. The best part: the furniture is well designed, beautiful and lasts for many years.

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7 POLYWOOD Outdoor Patio Furniture Collections to Love

Polywood outdoor patio furniture
Chippendale 5-Piece Dining Set in White

Stylish, Environmentally Friendly and a Lifetime Guarantee are just some of the reasons we’re obsessed with POLYWOOD Outdoor Patio Furniture!

I recently wrote about why you should consider buying POLYWOOD outdoor patio furniture. After writing it and highlighting the benefits of investing in POLYWOOD, I wanted to show you just how diverse the POLYWOOD collections are in style, design, color and size.

I’ve created a list of 7 collections and/or pieces I love and I’m sure you will, too!

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POLYWOOD® Club Furniture For Relaxing: Outdoors or In

Last updated on December 4th, 2015 at 02:33 pm

Polywood Deep Seating Patio Furniture
This all weather POLYWOOD Club Furniture is perfect for relaxing in- whether you place it outdoors on the porch or inside in the den or Florida room.  The recycled plastic POLYWOOD frames are made in America and carry a lifetime guarantee along with several other buyer protection policies.

Have you noticed that fine furniture is moving outside to luxury spaces around the patio, deck, fire pit, pool and even the beach?  Why not?  With advances in all weather outdoor furniture and Sunbrella deep seating fabrics, you’ll find high end club furniture like the POLYWOOD Club Deep Seating set shown above in all kinds of luxury spaces–outdoors and in.

If you’re needing some deep relaxation in your life, check out Angelo Surmelis’s designs on HGTV’s Outdoor Spaces Design Guide.  You’ll find inspiration and advice on how to transform your outdoor space into a luxury retreat.  Whether your space is a small patio, expansive beachfront or something in between, Angelo’s got creative ideas to help you achieve your dream decor.  He’ll show you how to use simple designs, colors, textures, accessories and patterns to produce the perfect outdoor space for your needs.

Of course, outdoor furniture selection is critical to achieving your design goals so be sure to have a look at our large selection of all weather POLYWOOD recycled plastic furniture.  You’ll find cushy, deep seating club furniture for serious relaxing– and each piece can be customized in your choice of 6 POLYWOOD colors and 14 different Sunbrella cushion fabrics.  You can feel confident using POLYWOOD on the beach, at the poolside or in your new outdoor kitchen.  And when the season’s over, it’s luxurious enough to bring indoors for an upscale addition to the porch, sunroom or den as well.

Find dozens more all weather POLYWOOD outdoor furniture styles that you can customize in many different colors and fabrics on our website.

 

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