From Desert Heat to Coastal Waters
Luxury outdoor furniture must achieve the extraordinary: it needs to be beautiful and inviting, designed for connection, yet strong enough to endure the world’s harshest climates. In environments where UV rays bleach fabrics, sand abrades surfaces, and salt water corrodes materials, you need outdoor furniture engineered for the challenge.
That’s where DEDON excels. With our proprietary DEDON Fiber and a curated selection of resilient, high-performance materials, we create outdoor furniture that combines design excellence with real-world durability, proven in inspiring projects where our pieces endure the elements while elevating every outdoor setting.
Desert and High-UV Environments
In desert zones, furniture must endure scorching sun, large temperature swings, and airborne dust and sand. High UV exposure can cause fading and cracking, while dry winds carry dust and sand that erode finishes over time. Without the right materials, even premium furniture can warp, discolor, or break prematurely.
In desert heat, light-reflective colors, open-weave designs, and breathable fabrics minimize heat absorption. DEDON’s iconic SWINGREST collection showcases this beautifully at the Burj al Arab in Dubai, where more than 700 DEDON pieces are featured, including 24 SWINGREST loungers, in spaces exposed to intense sun.
Burj al Arab in Dubai
Coastal Environments
Salt air is one of nature’s toughest tests for outdoor furniture. Constant exposure to sun, sea spray, and chlorine can corrode metal frames, weaken wood, and invite mildew or fading. In coastal regions, every material must be selected with durability in mind.
DEDON’s proprietary fiber is uniquely suited for these conditions. It’s UV-stable, saltwater-resistant, and designed to retain its color and form season after season. Unlike natural rattan or untreated wood, the DEDON fiber won’t absorb moisture or degrade in salt air. This resilience is on display at the Four Seasons Maui, where several lounge seats from our MU collection create serene spaces to relax near the water.
Four Seasons Resort Maui
Humid and Subtropical Environments
Subtropical climates present a different challenge: persistent moisture and high humidity, which encourage mold, mildew, and rust. Cushions and frames can quickly deteriorate if not engineered for performance.
DEDON’s BRIXX collection, featured poolside at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, demonstrates DEDON’s mastery of these conditions. Its quick-dry cushions and water-repellent performance fabrics make it ideal for humid environments, ensuring that comfort, color, and form endure through every warm, damp season.
The Ryder Hotel in Charleston
Another design project that showcases the beauty and durability of DEDON furniture is the Biggs residence in Delray Beach, Florida. The property features a contemporary, open-air dining space centered around a BELLMONDE dining table paired with MBRACE ALU armchairs. Surrounded by lush greenery, the setting exemplifies how DEDON’s materials retain their refined look in Florida’s hot and humid climate.
The Biggs Residence in Delray Beach
Cold and Mountain Environments
Even in cold, high-altitude retreats, outdoor furniture faces relentless exposure: freezing rain, snow, frost, and intense winds. Freeze-thaw cycles can also cause conventional woods to split and metals to crack under stress.
The DEDON fiber has been tested to withstand every element, including frost. At Hotel Forsthofgut in Austria, our DALA lounge chairs and footstools prove that luxury can be experienced at any elevation. Their handwoven fiber and durable construction withstand both cold and warm temperatures, allowing guests to relax comfortably by the heated pool while surrounded by a winter mountain landscape.
Hotel Forsthofgut in Austria
Furnishing Your Own Outdoor Project with DEDON
Whether it’s a desert terrace, seaside resort, or mountain retreat, choosing the right outdoor furniture means thinking beyond design. Materials must be tested, durable, and crafted with the environment in mind. DEDON’s proprietary fiber technology, fully integrated production, and global portfolio of proven installations ensure performance under the most demanding conditions.
For homeowners, designers, and hospitality professionals alike, investing in high-performance outdoor furniture yields long-term rewards: lower maintenance costs, lasting visual appeal, and fewer replacements over time.
Explore all DEDON collections on our website or visit one of our showrooms to experience our pieces in person. Feel free to contact our team of professionals if you have any questions.