An outdoor sofa is judged in its third summer, not its first. What lasts is a frame that can't rust and a cushion fabric that doesn't hold water. The sofas and loveseats here are built that way: hand-woven all-weather wicker on aluminum from Lloyd Flanders, powder-coated aluminum from Sunset West and Telescope Casual, and Sunbrella or other solution-dyed cushions on most of them. Deep seats for lounging, standard seats for talking; the seat depth is on every product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Wicker or aluminum?
- Both frames are aluminum underneath. Wicker adds a woven skin that hides the metal and reads warmer; bare aluminum reads cleaner and is lighter to move. Neither rusts.
- How deep should the seat be?
- About 22 inches for upright conversation, 25 inches and up to lounge. Deep-seat sofas want a lower coffee table.
- What happens to the cushions in rain?
- Solution-dyed fabrics drain and dry through; tip them on edge after heavy rain. Bring them in for winter, or cover the sofa with a fitted cover from the covers collection.
- Can I replace the cushions later?
- Yes. Lloyd Flanders, Telescope Casual and Castelle sell maker-made replacement cushions sewn to the original pattern.
- How long is the wait?
- Lloyd Flanders and Telescope Casual build to order in roughly 6 to 8 weeks, Sunset West in 4 to 6. Free curbside delivery to the continental US; white-glove placement is an optional paid service.