Outdoor Armchairs

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Outdoor armchairs are single-seat chairs made for uncovered or semi-covered areas, using materials chosen to handle sun, rain and salt air. They give a patio or outdoor living space a comfortable place to pause, rather than another seat squeezed around the table. Founded in Melbourne in 1985, Early Settler brings four decades of furniture experience to outdoor living in New Zealand. The range includes various styles in all-weather wicker, acacia, powder-coated metal, fabric and moulded plastic, including an outdoor occasional chair for quiet corners. See how each fits within your wider outdoor living setup. What materials hold up best in outdoor armchairs? All-weather wicker and powder-coated aluminium or steel handle full exposure best. Acacia and other timber suit covered or semi-covered areas, while fabric and moulded plastic perform better with shade. Early Settler’s in-house product design team specifies materials for the New Zealand sun, moisture and salt exposure, rather than choosing whatever is widely available. All-weather wicker – Synthetic rattan resists moisture and keeps its shape better than natural cane outdoors. Powder-coated metal – A powder-coated finish resists rust and surface corrosion far better than untreated metal, which matters most within a few kilometres of the coast. Acacia – Acacia handles outdoor use well but lasts longer under cover and with regular oiling. Timber – Dense outdoor timbers age gradually, silvering in the sun and moving slightly with the seasons, which is normal rather than a fault. Outdoor fabric – Outdoor-rated fabrics such as olefin resist fading and dry far faster than indoor upholstery, which is why an indoor cushion left outside goes musty within a season. Moulded plastic – Moulded plastics such as polypropylene shrug off moisture and are light enough to move with one hand, which suits exposed areas you rearrange often. Woven rope – Rope and cord seats woven over a metal frame give a little under your weight, so th