City Nights

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Urban hustle and bustle almost requires the creation of an outdoor retreat. Pieces in this collection are urban and contemporary, with simple, slightly curvy lines. Combining the yin and yang of feminine and masculine characteristics, more modern pieces show well in a black-and-white pairing, while the furniture is complemented with stainless steel or aluminum construction, and sometimes highlighted with metallic or geometric accents.

Laneventure's Spinnaker chair features a classic wrap-around back that offers a 360-degree view of the seat cushion to create interplay between the fabric and frame.

The Electric Cook Number Grill from Fire Stone Home Products is designed for townhouses and condominiums and features a Teflon-coated aluminum searing plate, infrared technology and the Cook Number system, allowing consumers to simply set the grill's temperature and walk away — a light and audio alert signals when food is ready.

Shady Lady's Tommy Bahama Cigar lamp stands 50 inches tall and is crafted of all-weather woven material and highlighted by a pseudo-netting style over the light with geometric cutouts for a modern design.

The Wyatt Mesh dining group from Woodard exudes modern form with extruded aluminum construction and an aluminum mesh bucket for comfort and style.

Perfect for a smaller outdoor space, the contemporary Carre de Lune bar from Les Jardins is crafted entirely of teak with a stainless steel base, and folds for easy storage.

From Artisan House, Prominence wall decor is a set of three hammered pieces in black and gold brass and steel parts that create a perfectly imperfect circle.

With sophisticated elegance, the Take 5 armless high back dining chair from Homecrest has an extruded aluminum frame accented by crisp lines, slight curves and angular forms with sling seating covering the seat and back rails instead of leaving them exposed, for a tight, clean look.

The Chorus Relaxer by Gloster is crafted of stainless steel frames and all-weather wicker, and features a simple, curved design.

TUUCI's Crescent Parasol has a concave shape and is adorned with trillion fixtures and topped with a Venice aluminum finial.