Carol Rose Dean is a Whidbey Island tile artist who crafts what might be the ultimate in low-maintenance outdoor furniture. At the moment, she's fashioning concrete chairs, which will ultimately be coated in colorful tile - here they are in their original state:
Dean describes the finished chairs, "They'll never blow away in the wind, are fairly maintenance free. (never hurts to seal the grout every 2-5 years) Eyecatching, and functional....."
Soft and comfortable? Well, maybe not, but in winter you have a focal point art piece and in summer toss on a couple of cushions covered in waterproof Sunbrella fabric and the chairs will be inviting if not nap-inducing. Here are a few of Dean's tiles and couches, or stop in and see her amazing range of work at Dean Tile and Design, (360-331-1295), 1660 Roberta Ave. in Freeland, near the south end of Whidbey Island.
Very cool!
Posted by: Loudon | December 01, 2009 at 03:30 PM
oh wow, this is very unique. It brings you back to the stone age. It looks great!!!
Posted by: patio furniture | June 05, 2010 at 07:10 AM
THESE ARE AMAZING. SUCH BEAUTIFUL AND UNUSUAL STRUCTURES. I WISH I HAD THAT KIND OF IMAGINATION.
Posted by: DISCOUNT PATIO FURNITURE | September 09, 2010 at 02:26 PM
Wow! It looks great! The outdoor furniture is beautiful.Have you actually sat in the chair?
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I'm sure the Flintstones will love this unique concrete chairs. :>
It's so cool and stunning outdoor furniture ideas.
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