SIZZLIN' style

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 10/1/2005 12:00:00 AM

Aluminum furniture is holding its own with bragging rights that include durability, weather-resistance and fashion-forward design. Mixed media accents highlight many pieces, with a marriage of teak and woven accents to complement the modern aluminum style. Action pieces are in the forefront, with lounge chairs that manuever in several positions, swivel chairs and more.

New for the 2006 season, Gloster's Geneva lounger adds a new twist by incorporating all-weather wicker with a stainless steel frame, allowing for sharp modern styling with a light, elegant presence.

Cast aluminum takes on a new movement with the Marseille swivel chair from Agio.

A solid aluminum perforated tabletop complements the Venise Collection by Rene Corriveau and Sons, which includes two standard chairs with galvalume tubing with mesh seats, along with two swivel chairs of the same material.

Tidelli's Portofino Collection expands to include a loveseat inspired for garden use that combines woven elements over an aluminum frame.

The Madrid Collection from Mallin features deep, plush cushions for consumers to complete a living room outdoors.

The Regent Collection from Pride Family Brands is a deep seating line that includes a sofa, loveseat, lounge chair and ottoman and action lounge chair for a complete collection of comfort.

From Laneventure, the Tuscan dining arm chair features a cast aluminum decorative trim for feminine flair, complemented by a wrought aluminum frame with an antique aged zinc finish.

The Forno dining group by Alfresco Home blends comfort with sturdy cast aluminum construction.

The Grosfillex Louisiana table measures 68×40 with a resin tabletop and decorative Pietra film for a granite appearance.