I live in New York City, which in July might as well be a ghost town. Everyone’s abroad in some far-flung locale or has retreated ‘out East,’ where they’ll remain until Labor Day. I may not be getting to the Hamptons anytime soon, but I did spot an outdoor rattan chair in Serena & Lily’s sale section that looks like it belongs there – 53% off, no less.
The chair in question? A woven outdoor furniture gem that would look right at home in the garden of a hydrangea-lined home with its own beach access – or perched at one of those day clubs charging $150 for chicken tenders and fries (which is actually only a fraction less than this chair costs).
The Palisades Chair nails the raw, natural design trend that’s dominated 2025 so far, but also has the makings of a resort-ready piece you can actually live with, featuring a fold-up frame, comfy sling seat, and built-in carrying handles. It's perfect for taking from the garden patio to the lawn for a picnic, or even to the beach for an impromptu golden hour moment.
Made of breezy woven rattan over a bent rattan frame, it’s got a low-slung, lounge-y shape that gives good cause to cancel your entire afternoon. It’s also versatile enough to bring inside when summer ends. A tropical, vintage, Miami-circa-1960 touch in your living room. Look at the pictures in the Styled By You section too, many people have used it as a beach chair as it does fold and have handles to carry it by.
Originally $428, now just $199.99, this Serena & Lily outdoor sale find costs just a hair more than a day at a Hampton's beach club. Plus, it works on my small city balcony too, bringing a laid-back coastal feel to even the smallest of spaces.
If you can, get a pair. Flank an outdoor side table, and suddenly you’ve got yourself a conversation corner worthy of a Nancy Meyers movie.
The Serena & Lily Summer Tent Sale runs through July 23, but my sixth sense tells me this one’s going to disappear fast. With up to 70% off clearance and free shipping on hundreds of items (yes, including the Palisades Chair), you best believe I didn’t stop at just one woven accent. Still cheaper than actually heading up to the Hamptons, I'm telling myself…
Oh, the things you can tuck into a little woven basket. This one reminds me of something I spotted at an open-air market in Capri, bringing a worldly, well-traveled feel to any corner. Flip open the impeccably handwoven lid to store clothes, books, throws – whatever needs hiding in a pinch.
Put your favorite fruits on a pedestal – literally – with this beautifully woven rattan tableware. Though honestly, it looks just as gorgeous with nothing at all. Try it atop a credenza, on a bar cart filled with citrus fruits or stacked over a few oversized coffee table books, or take it outside and fill with grab-and-go snacks when you host.
Perch on four legs of sun-warmed teak. Your prettiest objets can live here – or add to your entryway for a perch, after a long day. If you fall in love with this one, it also comes in a taller version. Buy the pair and nest them together for that perfectly mismatched, collected-over-time vibe we’re all chasing this summer. While the weather holds, I would actually use this on my balcony as a small side table for drinks.
I was drawn to all the rattan pieces in the Serena & Lily sale because I love this summer decorating trend for both my outdoor spaces and indoor rooms, but there are hundreds of items on sale to suit any space and style, so be sure to see if there's anything that's been on your wish list before the sale ends. Serena & Lily pieces are often an investment but with discounts like this it makes them closer to the prices you might find at more affordable homeware stores.
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