The 13 Best Outdoor Lounge Chairs to Liven Up Your Space

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Is there anything better than sitting in your beautiful outdoor space catching some sunshine? Sitting in your own private—or shared—outdoor space catching some rays, how can you make that any better? Well, you can buy some good furniture, like some outdoor lounge chairs. Furniture and relaxing al fresco are two things we're passionate about here at Esquire. So, there's really no one better to write this story. Whether you're reading a new best seller, tanning, or just taking a nap, we've got the lounge chair for you.

It's an outdoor furniture essential, the lounge chair. They're so easy to maintain and move around. If you buy one thing for existing outside, make it a chair. Outdoor sofas, fire pits, outdoor sectionals, and every other piece of outdoor furniture should be second to the lounge chair. An outdoor lounge chair is honestly all you need to have a good time. Whether it's a little accent chair or a full on poolside chaise, an outdoor lounge chair is the perfect spot to hang. As such, we searched far and wide for the best options on the market. We put those most popular options to the test, and we came up with this list of absolute winners. These are the 13 best outdoor lounge chairs on the market. Buy them now, get them set up for the first days of warm weather, and live on them until the cold comes back around.

Outdoor Chaise Lounges, Set of 2

For most people, you don't need to break the bank here. All you really need is a chair with an aluminum frame and a poly-weave fabric body. Sure, these don't look the best, and I'm going to recommend you 12 other chairs that are nicer. But, for a no-frills outdoor space these are serviceable. Leave them out in full sun. Leave them out in the rain. They can handle it.

Cynthia Outdoor Chaise Lounge

A clean white chair looks and feels airy and inviting, and Christoper Knight Home does them as simply and efficiently as it possibly could. They're affordable, but they look a lot more expensive than they are. We'd get a few sets of these, pending the space to use them.

Deck Lounge Chair

For design-forward outdoor chairs that are easy to care for and easy to look at, no one does it like Tupelo. All the shapes take inspiration from the heavy hitters of modern design, like they could have come out of a MoMA exhibit.

That said, they are decidedly unfussy, and they're perfect for your pool, patio, or fire pit. The company comes from the industrial design world. The founder is an original designer from YETI, and most of the team is comprised of YETI alums. That means the main focus, beyond how they look, is how they function. The chairs are made of marine-grade plastic. So, they're lightweight, nearly indestructible, waterproof, sun and snow resistant, and they're ridiculously easy to clean—hose them off and you're good.

Galpin Saffron Red Lounger

If you don't mind moving your furniture every time it rains, this daybed from Article is arguably the most comfortable option on this list. Essentially, it's an outdoor beanbag lounger, the perfect place to curl up and fall asleep.

There's only two real downsides. First, the bean bag design isn't as temperature regulating as a regular chair. On the hottest days, you'll have to stand up and air out. Second, it's just not waterproof. You can lay on it after getting out of the pool, but if there's any rain coming through, you want to bring this guy in.

Celia Outdoor Lounger

If you're really intentional about design, no one makes better looking furniture than Soho Home. The Celia outdoor lounger is pulled from Soho House's Farmhouse location, and it features a very '70s look and feel.

The fabric is water repellant, and the cushions are firm and comfortable. But, the real draw is the look. Nothing else on this list—or on the market, really—looks this good.

Outdoor Chair

An American classic. This lawn chair shape is so influential in post-war American design, that a version of it is in MoMA's collection. Today, it's seen as a bit of a novelty, but let me tell you, it's as functional as ever.

These chairs are great for camping. They're great for the fire pit. They're great for the beach. Easy to move and sturdy, if you need something on a budget but don't want to give up on your design principles, this is the chair for you.

Montauk Outdoor Swivel Chair

I mean, it's in the name. If you want that breezy Long Island beach feel, no one does it like Arhaus. The Montauk chair gets a classic look from the resin wicker, but it also gets the modern benefits of an aluminum frame and plush weather-resistant cushions. Sure, the price tag is high, but you only need one or two of these on a deck to make the space stand out.

Palissade Lounge Chair

Easy to clean metal at an easy to move size with a well designed low-back lounged seating position. In a word: perfect (especially for when you don't have enough space for a full chaise or just want something slightly more upright.)

The Palissade Cushion, pictured here, adds some extra comfort if you plan to be using the chair for hours on end, but it is sold separate.

Endless Summer Outdoor Lounge Chair

Sundays makes some of the best furniture on the market, full stop. But, the brand really shines in the outdoor category, where great-looking designs are a little harder to come by. The Endless Summer chair is a classic mid-century shape, but it gets done up in weather resistant teak and waterproof webbing.

The most genius part of the chair, however, is pairing the black webbing with the teak. With time in the sun, teak wood patinas into a silvery, grey color. When paired with certain colors and looks, it's less than ideal. But, when paired with a no nonsense black webbing, it looks just as good on day one as it does after three years of sun fading.

Winnie Chaise Lounge

Yardbird specializes in outdoor furniture and this adjustable chaise shows that expertise. The teak wood is moisture-resistant and the cushions are made with Sunbrella fabric, which blocks damage from harsh sunlight.

Plus, we really, really love the navy option. That white piping gives perfect beach club vibes.

Huron Large Outdoor Lounge Chair & Cushion

For an outdoor upgrade pick, West Elm has a whole bunch of beautiful patio sets. The Huron line is modern and cool but not overpowering in its style. It's simple enough to go with just about any home style.

Chaise Lounge Chair

This Safavieh lounge chair goes hard on the lounge. There's the easy-to-adjust angle for your sitting position and on a cushy top. But also, a built-in side table for placing your book, phone, and beverage of choice.

Club Chair

You can't go wrong with wicker and beige cushioning for outfitting any outdoor space. This set of two chairs is easy, comfy, and something you can build out as the season goes on.

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