Cover A.Garcia Crafts has been manufacturing and exporting residential and contract furniture since 1995 (Photo: A.Garcia Crafts)
A.Garcia Crafts has been manufacturing and exporting residential and contract furniture since 1995 (Photo: A.Garcia Crafts)
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Whether you’re setting up your patio or giving your garden a brand-new touch, these brands have the right furniture for you
The outdoor parts of the house are just as important as the inside. Gone are the days when patios are nothing but near-empty spaces and gardens are spacious lots with nothing but shrubs and flowers. Today, most homeowners prefer areas intricately designed according to their preferred aesthetic.
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Tatler lists brands that can give your outdoor area a brand-new look! Check out these stylish products from Philux, Kenneth Cobonpue, DEDON, ITO KISH, A.Garcia Crafts.
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1. Philux
Founded in 1980, Philux is a furniture manufacturer with showrooms across the metro. The brand has a spate of outdoor furniture like the Zalez Live Edge dining table and Rizal dining chairs with slipcovers that can be placed in the backyard for intimate outdoor dinners.
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2. Kenneth Cobonpue
Kenneth Cobonpue is known in the furniture designing scene worldwide for his numerous accolades, collaborations, and esteemed clientele. Hollywood stars and design institutions in Asia have praised his remarkable style and variety of rattan, bamboo, and abaca creations.
3. DEDON
DEDON has been in the furniture industry for 30 years now. The brand provides handcrafted luxury outdoor furniture developed and manufactured in its state-of-the-art production facilities in northern Germany. The environment-friendly brand is known for its durable materials and luxurious textures.
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4. ITO KISH
Ito Kish spent most of his childhood in San Pablo, a rural area known for its woven baskets. “I paid attention to everything that surrounded me—the market basket and how it was woven, the construction of our dining chair, the print on my mother’s dresses—there were so many things to see and learn from,” says the designer.
Now in the industry for more than 20 years, Ito Kish offers designs dedicated to recovering and adapting the design traditions of his native Philippines.
5. A.Garcia Crafts
A. Garcia Crafts has been making residential and contract furniture since 1995. Its factory in Santo Tomas, Pampanga, produces designs that enhance the value of otherwise ordinary materials. The brand seeks to highlight sustainable and eco-friendly materials, including rattan, polyethylene plastic, powder-coated mild steel and aluminium, stainless steel, oak wood, mahogany wood, acacia wood, teak wood and marble.
The company also proudly offers handcrafted pieces by highly skilled Kapampangan artisans.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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