If you like modern, sleek design but can’t seem to find any outdoor furniture that isn’t scrolled ironwork or chunky, unfinished wood, check out this next “Best Of.” Modern Outdoor has taken the low-rise, polished metal look that’s wildly popular for interiors and created a collection of patio and garden furniture in an array of hip upholstery colors (snow white, frost grey, chocolate, sand, nutmeg and lime) and frame finishes (polished stainless steel, powder-coated silver, ipe, and several polyboard hues). Ipe wood, for example, is three times denser than teak and is resistant to rot, mold, infestation and fire. And, ipe wood weathers so beautifully, there is no need for chemical sealants. Additionally, Modern Outdoor only uses marine-grade polyboard for extra water-resistance. The Talt table is a beautiful re-imagination of the class picnic table, with wide plank boards and your choice of benches or chairs. The Talt Collection also includes sofas, loungers, bar stools and side tables – a range of beautiful, low-key pieces that will make your backyard look as posh as the rest of your home.

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