Leighton daybed by Andrew Crace. From £4,815 (01279 842685; www.andrewcrace.com)
Amazonas Globo Royal chair (can also be used indoors). Comes in four cushion colours (stand and rain covers sold separately). £996 (0330 363 0330; www.houseology.com)
Double hammock by La Siesta, which comes in a variety of colours. £79 (www.the-hammock-store. co.uk)
Gaze Burvill King Lizard lounger. £4,260 (01420 588444; www.gazeburvill.com)
Bowline lounger by Gaze Burvill. £2,340 (01420 588444; www.gazeburvill.com)
Beamsley swing seat, available in two-, three- and four-seater versions. From £3,600, including rain and wind cover (01756 711652; www.yorkshireswingseat.co.uk)
This wooden gazebo is part of the Crown Ascot range by Crown Pavilions. From £11,450 (01491 817982; www.crownpavilions.com)
Three-seat, fan-back swing seat and frame, in Farrow & Ball’s French Gray, by Sitting Spiritually. £2,686 (01297 443084; www.sittingspiritually.co.uk)
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