20 On-Trend Deck Chairs That’ll Transform Your Patio Into a Stylish Oasis This Summer

Wicker wonders, wrought iron-inspired styles, and picks with playful personality, these deck chairs will become the stars of the show on your patio

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There's no better way to spend a spring or summer day than relaxing outdoors. But what makes that experience even better is the right deck chair – a model that's as comfortable as it is stylish, setting the scene for your patio and inviting you to kick back, unwind, and enjoy the sunshine.

Like the exterior equivalent of an interior accent chair, deck chairs are key components in transforming your patio space from a basic outdoor area to a design-led outdoor living room. And instead of picks that are purely purposeful and utilitarian in form, this year's outdoor trends are embracing deck chairs with a little more personality – models that are just as durable for outdoor use, but designed with enhanced stylistic appeal.

a deck with two wicker deck chairs, a round wicker coffee table, and ivy growing on the porch overhang

Wicker deck chairs can bring vintage-inspired elegance outdoors, like this set of two and a matching coffee table from Olive Ateliers.

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Last summer, low-slung deck chairs took over the patio scene, with nearly every brand making its own version of these deep-seated loungers. And while those models are certainly still on trend, we're seeing a return of vintage-inspired wicker deck chairs this summer – the outdoor offshoot of the vintage furniture obsession happening indoors. Olive Ateliers' latest 'Sentimentalist' collection nails the look, as does Serena and Lily's new outdoor assortment of nostalgia-inducing wicker deck chairs.

Even wrought iron-inspired deck chairs are making a comeback this summer, giving patios that ever-desirable European influence. McGee & Co.'s outdoor line features a few styles that capture this aesthetic, whereas Lulu and Georgia's outdoor range gives classic Euro style a whimsical makeover with its playful forms and curved silhouettes.

The truth is, deck chairs are so much more than simple chairs for your deck. They're style statements, personality pieces, comfortable lounge spots, and everything in between. So, if your outdoor space could use a new deck chair ahead of the summer season, shop 20 Style Editor-approved picks, below.

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Devin Toolen
Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.