Although inarguably lovely, wicker comes with certain difficulties, especially if it’s intended for outdoor use. The solution? Synthetic wicker. Much heartier, this material mimics the coarse texture of its organic forefather while offering durability. Italian furniture company LCC Italia recognizes the value of synthetic wicker. They have used it successfully in a line of outdoor furniture that includes the PINN Dining Chair.

PINN Dining Chair. Manufactured by LCC Italia.

This sculptural chair, designed by Lino Codato, uses its arms to stress the strict angles of its lines. Composed of four rectangles woven together, the PINN Dining Chair emphasizes the plane. With a chromed steel frame, the PINN Dining Chair intends to outlast the weather. For all its boldness, this chair complements the outdoors. Available in hazelnut or nougat, PINN works with the environment, making it an excellent choice for any location-from the tropical lushness of South Florida to the rugged seascapes of Washington coast.

The chair’s size too makes it versatile enough for a petite New Orleans balcony or an expanisive Southhampton terrace; at 31.5″ h x 20.5″ w x 21.3″ d, PINN is large enough to be comfortable and small enough to be accommodating. Distributed in the United States through Chicago company Jane Hamley Wells, the PINN Dining Chair will blend right into the outdoors without itself being sacrificed to the elements.