Cinde W Ingram -- Casual Living, 8/20/2010 2:30:49 AM
CASUAL FURNITURE manufacturers are responding to consumer demand for furnishings that recline, rock, swing, swivel and glide - with functions both obvious and concealed. Motion pieces accounted for 11% of casual furniture sales, according to a recent Casual Living Store Operations study. These products can really keep it moving.
Casablanca Chat Collection Casablanca Swivel Glider Designed by John Caldwell for Gloster Furniture, the Casablanca Chat Collection features a deep seating swivel glider in all-weather wicker hand-woven over a powder coated aluminum frame with teak handles. Shown here in a Cappuccino weave color.
Veranda Classics Avanti Recliner The Avanti Recliner from Veranda Classics features the appearance of wood on a rust-free aluminum frame, combined with woven resin sides and a deep cushioned seat to boost outdoor comfort.
Foremost Groups Seabury Sofa
The Seabury Sofa from Foremost Groups combines a concealed motion functions with a slim, modern profile.
Domus Ventures Sullivan Island Rocking Armchair The Sullivan Island Rocking Armchair from Domus Ventures defines contemporary styling through its sculptured design, shown here in Pale Gold metallic resin wicker. The versatile side table can double as a footstool.
Broyhill Outdoor Fredricksburg Recliner From Broyhill's growing number of outdoor offerings, the Fredricksburg Recliner takes indoor comfort and function to outdoor living spaces.
Zuo Modern Fun Sun Lounger 701191 With a large umbrella, folding courtship seating and two separate drink side stands, Zuo Modern presents a fun lounger suitable for one or two. The weave is a UV treated synthetic with a reinforced interior aluminum tube frame. The cushions are made of waterresistant covers and foam. The umbrella is water resistant as well.
Kingsley Bate Caramel Swivel Lounger The pleasant motion and understated styling of Kingsley-Bate's Carmel swivel lounge chair made it a successful introduction in 2010. The collection also includes a settee, sofa, ottoman and occasional tables and will be expanded to an additional color for 2011.
O.W. Lee Monterra Club Swivel Rocker O.W. Lee's Monterra Collection introduces a club swivel rocker and a cuddle chair for the 2011 season. Bigger than a club chair but smaller than a two-seat sofa, the cuddle chair features a crescent shape that allows two people to sit close in comfort. The swivel rocker combines Monterra's signature side arm pillows and plush, pillow-stuffed back cushioning with the soothing sway of a swivel rocker base.
Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics Kokomo Spring Chair Specially designed to withstand sun and storm, season after season, the Kokomo Spring Chair from Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics makes a fitting addition to any outdoor room. Craftsmen hand-weave the highly flexible synthetic wicker strands over long-lasting, all-aluminum frames that resist rust, creating a timeless design with maximum durability and plush, luxurious comfort.
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