Outdoor Dining Sets

New casual dining sets for outdoor living including trends in alternative table tops, material, size and more.

Scaling Back
Chris Gigley and Courtney M. Paschal, 11/1/2008
Bigger isn't necessarily better. One trend at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in September was European-scale outdoor furniture, pieces smaller than typical chairs and tables in the U.S. market. Two forces drive the trend. One, consumers perceiving, right or wrong, that less furniture means less money. More

{Still} hip to be square
Chris Gigley & Courtney M. Paschal - 11/01/2008
A number of designers added curves to their contemporary outdoor furniture lines last year, but the 2008 International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market featured more blocky looks than ever before. Straight lines and right angles may be nothing new in contemporary, but consumers can't seem to get enough. More
Pride Family Brands expands stock program
10/29/2008
Pride Family Brands has expanded its stock program to include the Rialto Collection for 2009. More
Tropitone expands Stoneworks Collection
10/14/2008
Tropitone Furniture added the Zagora Collection to its line of Stoneworks solid surface tabletops. More
Pride Family Brands receives 38th U.S. Design Patent
09/05/2008
Pride Family Brands has received its 38th U.S. Design Patent for another original product design, the Spanish Bay chair. More
Casual Market Preview: Pride Family Brands
09/03/2008
The Barcelona Collection from Pride Family Brands is designed to make a statement of luxury and quality. More
Casual Living & HGTV present: "Consumer Views: Consumers’ top reasons for choosing a dining set"
08/22/2008
The 13,878 consumers responding to Casual Living and HGTV’s exclusive Consumer Views Survey were asked this question: “When buying a dining set, what features are important when deciding to buy one set over another?” More
Jewels of Java celebrates 10 years in Java
08/19/2008
Jewels of Java President Karel Simeon and his family went to Java, Indonesia, to celebrate 10 years of business there. More
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News from the Web

Outdoor furniture takes on different shapes
Source: www.FurnitureStyle.com Date: Nov 6, 2008
Shadow Mountain offering Woolrich licensed line
Source: Home Accents Today Date: Oct 28, 2008
Bedroom furniture makers play it safe at High Point Market
Source: Furniture Today Date: Oct 27, 2008
Kohl’s basks in South Florida with new openings
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Outside Views
Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
November 19, 2008
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November 13, 2008
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