Meet&CoATLANTA — China-based outdoor furniture manufacturer Life Outside showcased its mixed-material collections at Casual Market Atlanta last month as it continues to build relationships with specialty retailers across the U.S.
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Founded in 2005, Life Outside produces patio furniture for furniture stores, pool and spa dealers, design professionals and other specialty retailers throughout North America. The vertically integrated company operates its own factories in Zhejiang province, China, near Shanghai.
“It’s about an hour and a half by car,” Sales Manager Wrinky Qi . “We ship from either the Port of Shanghai or the Port of Ningbo.”
Life Outside’s assortment covers dining and deep-seating furniture made with materials including aluminum, HDPE, rope, wicker and rattan. The company focuses on contemporary designs, comfort and low-maintenance performance for both residential and commercial outdoor applications.
Among the collections displayed in Atlanta was a combination of an aluminum frame, HDPE and webbing. Other pieces paired aluminum and HDPE with sintered-stone surfaces.
The manufacturer also uses powder-coated aluminum, UV-stabilized HDPE, ROTA+ all-weather wicker and fade-resistant Sunbrella cushions. Life Outside positions these materials and construction methods as part of its approach to combining contemporary aesthetics with contract-grade durability.
“All of our fabric is Sunbrella,” Qi said. “Sunbrella is well-known in the United States, so everyone recognizes the brand and likes it. It is also much stronger outdoors.”
While the company continues to develop its presence with American retailers, Life Outside has been exhibiting at Casual Market for nearly 20 years. Its first appearance at the show was in Chicago in 2008. Following the pandemic, the market moved to Atlanta, where the company has exhibited for the past three years.
“We previously exhibited at Casual Market in Chicago, beginning in 2008,” Qi said. “After COVID, the market moved here to Atlanta. I’ve been exhibiting here for three years.”
Beyond its product offering, Life Outside said it works with U.S. retail and design partners through flexible ordering, inventory planning, replacement parts and customer service.
