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AGIO INTERNATIONAL
Agio International turns up the heat with the Starlet outdoor fireplace. Its sleek, angular design is offset by a polished granite top. The suggested retail is $875. It is shown here with the Starlet seating collection from Agio, including double chaise lounge ($1,000), lounge chair ($375) and sofa ($900). (www.agio-usa.com)

ALFRESCO HOME
Alfresco Home offers these sleek outdoor shower stations in all-weather wicker. Each retails for about $440. (www.alfrescohome.com)

ANCIENT MOSAIC STUDIOS
Handcrafted from select Italian marble, the Marseille tabletop from Ancient Mosaic Studios is made in the United States by skilled artisans. It sells for about $4,400, and is shown on an $875 iron base. (www.ancientmosaic.com)

BARLOW TYRIE
For his first venture in outdoor furnishings, avant-garde designer Vladimir Kagan partnered with Barlow Tyrie to produce more than 30 pieces in four unique collections. The Dune Daybed/Lounger and ottoman are made of 100% all-weather resin fiber over a powder coated aluminum frame – a new direction for Barlow Tyrie, which is known for its teak. The daybed retails for about $3,400, while the ottoman is $599. (www.teak.com)

BROWN JORDAN
Color is key in Tamiami II, the newest addition to Brown Jordan’s long-time favorite Tamiami collection. Three bright, new, translucent strap colors in Azurite, Sky and Mint complement the light, elegant frame. The strap colors highlight the frame’s curves and its contemporary feel. Shown here in White Lite with Mint strap, the suggested retail price for the chair is $385, while the footrest is $260. (www.brownjordan.com)

CENTURY LEISURE
Orient is the newest addition to the Richard Frinier Collection for Century Leisure. With 11 seating and dining pieces, the collection pays homage to the Chinese Chippendale style. Frames are crafted from real bamboo cast in aluminum and then formed and recast to create an authentic design aesthetic for the home and garden. A rich, faux tortoiseshell finish completes the look. The travertine top dining table shown will retail for about $4,250. The armchair will sell for about $1,440, while the sidechair is about $1,375. (www.centuryfurniture.com)

DODAZ
The Bella Vista collection from Dodaz al fresco blends old world style with contemporary materials and construction methods to create a modern masterpiece. Sofas retail for approximately $4,350 each, while the tile top coffee table retails for about $2,390. (www.dodazalfresco.com)

GLOSTER
The Anassa collection from Gloster interprets historical British Colonial design for outdoor living. The name “Anassa” comes from the Swahili words for luxury and comfort. The collection is crafted in teak with a dark mocha or a burnished saddle finish. Each distinctive piece is individually numbered. The mocha armchair shown will retail for approximately $3,630, while the mocha conversation table is about $3,330. (www.gloster.com)

GROOVYSTUFF
Not your typical rocking chair, the new Double Rockdale Rocker from Groovystuff captures the spirit of the American West. Part of the Iron Horse collection, it features iron detailing made from the outer rims of antique wagon wheels. Each rocker is distinguished by the unique texture resulting from years of wagon travel. The suggested retail price is $995. (www.groovystuff.com)

THE HAMMOCK SOURCE
Created to invoke memories of the South, the W.R. Perkins Signature Rocker is the newest addition to The HammockSource line. Inspired by an antique rocking chair found beneath years of dust, the traditional rocker has been reinvented in Brazilian hardwood and weather-resistant materials for outdoor enjoyment. Suggested retail is $398. (www.thehammocksource.com)

HOMECREST
Circa60 is a new introduction from Homecrest inspired by sculptural wire designs popularized in the 1960s. The collection combines a vintage look with a fresh, modern aesthetic. Café chairs, bar stools (with our without backs) and coordinating café tables and bar tables are constructed of rugged steel tubing that is lightweight, durable and easy to maintain. Suggested retail for the chair shown is $215. (www.homecrest.com)

JANE HAMLEY WELLS
The sleek design of the Waterfall Shower from Jane Hamley Wells creates a high-impact, luxury statement for patio or poolside. Suggested retail is $3,299. (www.janehamleywells.com)

JANUS ET CIE
A timeless color palette of bronze and platinum highlights the aluminum frames of Janus et Cie’s Yin Yang indoor-outdoor lounge seating. Designed for Dedon by Nicolas Tompkins, these Yin Yang pieces are inspired by the nesting of light and dark crescents that together form the classic Chinese symbol for nature’s harmony of opposites. Suggested retail is $12,740. (www.janusetcie.com)

KINGSLEY-BATE
Kingsley-Bate introduces the Chelsea collection, a transitional design in solid teak. The bench will retail for about $760. (www.kingsleybate.com)

LANEVENTURE
Laneventure has added swivel rockers to all of its synthetic and natural wicker collections for 2007. The new Kingston collection includes this generously-scaled version with a stylish covered aluminum base and all-weather cushions. The suggested retail price is $1,672. (www.laneventure.com)

LLOYD/FLANDERS
Buckingham from Lloyd/Flanders features design influences taken from chairs originally built for royalty at Twickingham Rugby Stadium in England. The armchair shown will retail for about $679, and the cake rack will sell for an estimated $659. (www.lloydflanders.com)

MEADOWCRAFT
The traditionally-styled Coventry café set from Meadowcraft adds charm to garden settings. Suggested retail for the five-piece set is $1,399. (www.meadowcraft.com)

O.W. LEE
New from O.W. Lee is the Barbecue Island, a multifunctional piece with a wrought iron base, service bar and natural stone top. It is designed with wheels for easy portability and can be ordered with a stainless steel beverage center (shown) or a grill. The opposite side accommodates two bar stools. Estimated retail is $8,575. (www.owlee.com)

RATANA
Shapely curves, plush cushions and a desert bronze finish on the Cayman Hills Living cast aluminum collection from Ratana Home and Floral create an extravagant setting for any backyard, patio or garden. Shown are the club chair ($660), the sofa ($1,120), ottoman ($280), and coffee table ($300). (www.ratana.com)

TELESCOPE
The Gardenella sling collection from Telescope offers simple, down-to-earth styling – but the vibrant new lime, plum, pink, aqua and tangerine fabrics will brighten any patio or garden setting. These chairs sell for just $140 each. (www.telescopecasual.com)