Fatboy makes the best outdoor furniture for the beach deck and backy
You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to deck out your deck with high-design outdoor furniture. While we love a sleek chaise lounge as much as the next person, there's something a bit disconcerting about spending so much on a piece that's going to take the beating of sun, rain, fluctuating temperatures, and even critters (get out of here, squirrels!). If you feel as in need of affordable, durable, and delightful pieces to spruce up your life, look no further than Danish brand Fatboy. The company began in 2002 when Dutch businessman Alex Bergman bought the rights to designer Jukka Setälä's sleek, more mature version of the much-maligned bean bag chair. The Original Bean Bag Chair ($219) is an oversized, slouchy pillow that can be scrunched up and sat on or laid out like a cushion. An outdoor-ready version ($329) is built with water-resistant fabric and stuffing to sit on your deck, by the pool, or get dragged out into the grass for an outdoor movie night. The ...