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  • 1.  Recommended Outdoor Furniture Vendors & Items- Outdoor dining/Lounge/Study

    Posted 06-10-2021 19:03
    Hello all,

    Hope everyone is doing well! I am sourcing outdoor furniture vendors to replace old patio table furniture and add new outdoor study (with power/outlets) and lounge spaces. Do you all have any preferred vendors or items/types of furniture you recommend? 

    Thank you!
    Bethany 

    Bethany Bañuelos, M.A. Ed.

    Student Union Operations Coordinator, Associated Students, Inc.

    Division of Student Affairs | California State University Channel Islands

    One University Drive | Camarillo, CA 93012

    E: Bethany.Banuelos@csuci.edu 



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    Bethany Banuelos
    Student Union Operations Coordinator
    California State University Channel Islands
    Camarillo CA
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  • 2.  RE: Recommended Outdoor Furniture Vendors & Items- Outdoor dining/Lounge/Study

    Posted 06-11-2021 08:18
    Hi Bethany,

    Two years ago we started the same process and ultimately ended up working with Max-R (https://max-r.com/) and using many of their Sister Bay exterior lounge furniture. It is a bit pricey but they have backed their product anytime we have had an issue and their customer service is fantastic. We ended up running pedestal power to provide nearby power to the exterior. Maybe 6-8 years ago we purchased umbrellas with built in USB chargers (powered by a solar pad on the top of the umbrella.) From my knowledge, they worked okay but I imagine the technology has immensely improved in the last 8 years.

    Hope this helps!

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    Rustin McNiff
    Associate Director, Event Services
    University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill NC
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  • 3.  RE: Recommended Outdoor Furniture Vendors & Items- Outdoor dining/Lounge/Study

    Posted 06-11-2021 08:36
    Hi Bethany,

    Landscape Forms makes excellent, durable outdoor furniture.  You'll find their products at many student centers.  Not cheap, but a good investment.  Emu is also a good outdoor furniture option, and I think a little less expensive than Landscape Forms.




    Paul

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