Outdoor Lounge Furniture for New Zealand Living

Outdoor living furniture transforms decks, patios, and courtyards into comfortable spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Our collection includes outdoor sofas, armchairs, corner lounge settings, coffee tables, side tables, sunloungers, and outdoor beanbags designed for durability and everyday outdoor use.

Crafted from quality materials suited to New Zealand conditions, each piece is selected for weather resistance, structural strength, and lasting comfort. Whether creating a relaxed lounge area or a more defined outdoor setting, our outdoor living furniture balances practical resilience with refined design for use throughout the seasons.

Explore Outdoor Living Furniture

Our outdoor living range is organised to help you build a complete lounge space, whatever the shape of your deck, patio or garden.

Outdoor Sofas

The anchor of any lounge setting, from single sofas to modular and corner suites that shape a whole seating area.

Outdoor Armchairs

Occasional and lounge armchairs that add comfortable, flexible seating to a lounge setting, whether pulled up beside a sofa or arranged around a coffee table.

Outdoor Coffee & Side Tables

The surfaces that complete a lounge space, from coffee tables that anchor a seating group to side tables for a drink, a book or a lamp within easy reach.

Outdoor Sun Loungers

Loungers and daybeds designed for slow afternoons in the sun, combining comfort with materials made to handle the New Zealand climate.

Outdoor Beanbags

Relaxed, casual seating that suits family living and easy entertaining, and moves easily around the space as needed.

The Brands Behind Our Outdoor Living Range

Our outdoor living collection is built from a considered mix of brands, each bringing its own take on quality and comfort.

Otazen is known for beautifully crafted teak lounge pieces with a strong design sensibility, exclusive to McKenzie & Willis in New Zealand. Du Soleil, our own outdoor living brand, is shaped around relaxed comfort in teak, powder-coated aluminium and weather-resistant fabrics. Woven+ leans into texture with teak, aluminium and all-weather weave, while Vincent Sheppard brings a refined, woven, lloyd-loom-inspired feel to its outdoor seating. Jati Kebon and Devon offer dependable teak and aluminium lounge pieces for everyday use, and Portico adds considered, style-led designs across the range. For casual, laid-back seating, Coast and MM Linen bring outdoor beanbags made for easy family living.

Comfort That Lasts Outdoors

Outdoor lounge furniture has to do two things at once: feel good to sink into, and stand up to the New Zealand climate. Each material in our range brings something different to how a lounge looks, feels and lives outdoors.

Solid Teak

Teak brings natural warmth to a lounge setting, with a close grain and a honey tone that softens beautifully over time. We use A-grade Indonesian teak, grown in sustainable planted forests and rich in the natural oils that help it resist splitting and weathering. As a frame for outdoor sofas and loungers, teak feels solid and grounded, and it ages gracefully, silvering to a soft grey patina in the sun or staying golden with a little seasonal care.

Powder-Coated Aluminium

Teak brings natural warmth to a lounge setting, with a close grain and a honey tone that softens beautifully over time. We use A-grade Indonesian teak, grown in sustainable planted forests and rich in the natural oils that help it resist splitting and weathering. As a frame for outdoor sofas and loungers, teak feels solid and grounded, and it ages gracefully, silvering to a soft grey patina in the sun or staying golden with a little seasonal care.

Rope and Weave

Rope and woven designs add a softer, more tactile feel to outdoor seating, bringing texture and a relaxed, considered look to a lounge. Made from durable, UV-stable synthetic fibres, all-weather weave is designed to handle sun and rain while holding its colour and shape, so it stays looking good through the season without the fragility of natural fibres.

Weather-Resistant Outdoor Fabric

Comfort outdoors comes down to the cushions, and ours use quality weather-resistant fabrics, made to sit in the sun, handle the odd summer downpour, and still feel good to come back to. They resist fading and moisture, and many of our pieces use quick-drying inners so the seat recovers well after a shower rather than staying soggy underneath.

Building Your Outdoor Lounge

A considered outdoor lounge comes together the same way a good interior does, by starting with the space itself. Measure your area and think about how you want to use it, from quiet morning coffees to entertaining late into the evening. The setting matters too. A sunny deck, a sheltered courtyard or a coastal garden will each shape which materials suit best, whether that is the natural warmth of teak, the light, rust-resistant ease of powder-coated aluminium, or the soft texture of all-weather weave.

From there, start with the larger pieces. A sofa or lounge suite anchors the space and sets the seating, with armchairs adding flexibility and a coffee table drawing the setting together. Then layer in the finishing touches, from sun loungers and beanbags to outdoor cushions that bring colour, comfort and a sense that the space is complete. You do not need every piece at once. Most outdoor lounges start with a sofa or a suite and build from there, and our team is always happy to help you plan how it all fits together.

Common Questions About Outdoor Lounge Furniture

What is the most comfortable outdoor furniture?

Comfort outdoors comes down to how a piece is designed to be sat in and the quality of its cushioning. Many of our outdoor pieces use open-cell foam cushions, which offer great comfort to relax into and dry quickly when exposed to water. Deep, generously cushioned outdoor sofas and lounge suites are the most comfortable for lingering, while sun loungers and daybeds are made for stretching out. If you entertain often, choosing dining chairs with seat cushions adds welcome comfort for long lunches and slow evenings. Outdoor scatter cushions are worth adding too, bringing colour and softness while helping a lounge space feel complete. Comfort is personal, so the best way to judge it is to try a piece in person at any of our showrooms.

Are outdoor cushions waterproof?

Outdoor cushions are water-resistant rather than fully waterproof. Quality outdoor fabrics resist moisture and dry quickly, and many of our pieces use quick-drying inners so they recover well after a shower. Through summer this handles the odd downpour easily, but for longer wet spells or over winter, covering the cushions or storing them will keep them in the best condition and extend their life.

How much space do I need for an outdoor lounge setting?

As a general guide, leave around 90 centimetres of clear walkway around a lounge setting so people can move comfortably, and about 35 to 45 centimetres between a sofa and a coffee table, close enough to reach easily without feeling crowded. Before buying, measure your whole space rather than just where the furniture will sit. Smaller spaces suit a compact sofa or a modular set arranged to fit, while larger decks can carry a full corner suite with a coffee table and loungers.

Can I leave my outdoor lounge furniture outside all year?

In most cases, yes. Teak and powder-coated aluminium frames are made to stay outdoors year-round, and weather-resistant fabrics handle sun and rain well. Cushions will last longer if they are covered during heavy weather or stored somewhere dry when not in use, and a regular clean helps stop dirt settling in. In exposed or coastal spots, a little extra care goes a long way.

Which outdoor lounge material is easiest to care for?

Powder-coated aluminium is among the easiest to live with, needing little more than an occasional wash with mild soapy water. Teak is also low-maintenance thanks to its natural oils, and can be left to silver naturally or lightly sanded and treated to keep its golden colour. All-weather weave and weather-resistant cushions simply need a regular wipe down and clean. Our https://mcw.nz/about-us/outdoor-furniture-care-information covers each in detail.

Outdoor Living Furniture at McKenzie & Willis

Furnishing New Zealand homes since 1906, we have spent more than 120 years learning what works in our conditions, and we bring that same knowledge to the outdoor lounge. Our team can talk you through the differences between teak, aluminium and weave, help you choose cushions that suit your space, and plan a setting that fits the way you like to relax outdoors. See the collection in person at one of our showrooms, or browse online with confidence.