Outdoor Furniture

Publication Date	October 2008
Publisher	Global Industry Analysts
Product Type	Report
Pages	172
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	GIA00828

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Summary

This report analyzes the US market for Outdoor Furniture in US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US. Annual forecasts are provided for US region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 161 companies including many key and niche players such as Casual Living, Creative Woodwork International Inc., Gibraltar Furniture, Grosfillex North America, Hanamint Corp., Homecrest Industries Inc., Kingsley-Bate, Ltd., Leisure Furniture & Powdercoating, Inc., Lloyd Flanders Industries, Inc., Mallin Casual Furniture, Meadowcraft, Inc., Modern Outdoor, O.W. Lee Company, Inc., and The Coleman Company, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Content

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
- 1. Metal
- 2. Plastic/Resin
- 3. Wicker/Rattan
- 4. Wood
- 5. Others
II. A US Market Report
- 1. Industry Overview I
  - Outdoor Furniture: A Curtain Raiser I
  - A Notoriously Fragmented Market I
  - Where's the Competition I
  - Rediscovering the Great American Backyard I
  - A Statement of Style & Imagination I
  - Changing Styles of Modern Living Extend Cues to Where the Market is Heading I
  - Elegant Outdoor Furniture Moves in & Indoor Furniture Moves out I
  - High-end Technology Grips Outdoor Furniture Design Space I
  - Innovative Fabrics Catch the Fancy of Homeowners I
  - Dynamic Nature of Garden Furniture Material I
  - Rise in Backyard Activities Puts the Market in-form for Growth I
  - Outdoor Living & Entertainment: A Leisure Trend of National Proportions I
  - Getting Close to Nature I
  - Exquisite Home Interiors is no Longer Enough I
  - Outdoor Furniture: No Longer an Afterthought for Improving Outdoor Comfort I
  - The "Stress" of Modern Lifestyles Lead to Greater Outdoor Indulgence I
  - Metal Patio Furniture: for a Feel of Paris under the Stars I
  - Wicker: A Timeless Tradition in Patio Furniture Style I
  - Patio Umbrellas: for a Very Becoming Protection against the Sun & Rain I
  - Outdoor Benches: A Part of the Must Have Outdoor Furniture Collectables I
  - Hammocks: Envisioning the Ancient Caribbean Culture I
  - Garden Oasis Patio Furniture: for the Perfect Garden Refuge I
  - Innovative Weather Resistant Materials & Fabrics Help Fan the Demand I
  - Factors Influencing Purchasing Decisions I
  - Number Speak II-1
  - Metal Outdoor Furniture: The Oldest Battle Scarred Warhorse II-1
  - Wicker Outdoor Furniture Spurs Growth II-1
  - Key Trends & Issues in a Capsule II-1
  - Changing Lifestyles: A Prime Stimulant II-1
  - Outdoor Furniture Not Spared by Fashion Fads II-1
  - Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture Gains Prominence II-1
  - Patio Glass Tabletops Fall out of Favor II-1
  - Outdoor Throw Pillows Are in II-1
  - Comfort: A Crucible of Product Success II-1
  - Ergonomics: A Key Design Variable II-1
  - Premium Products Take on a High Profile II-1
  - Choices, Choices, and Choices II-1
  - Aluminum: The Most Popular Metal for Outdoor Furniture II-1
  - Who Says Resin Cannot Be Stylish & Indulgent? II-1
  - Demand for Certified Wood Products on the Rise II-1
  - Outdoor Furniture Made to Look & Feel like Indoor Furniture II-1
  - Focus Shifts from Garden to Patios, Deck and Other Outdoor Areas II-1
  - Loggias: Ascending the Popularity Chart as an Ideal Outdoor Living Space II-1
  - Residential Renovation: An Opportunity for Repeat Business II-1
  - Innovation in Full Steam II-1
  - Fabric Innovation from the Textile Industry II-1
  - Asia Garners a Huge Chunk of US Imports II-1
  - Vietnam next in Line after China II-1
  - Consumer Demographic Profile II-1
  - The Dawn of the New Millennials II-1
  - Consumers Shift to Online Purchases II-1
  - Young Homeowners Are Avid Users II-1
  - The Younger the Better II-1
  - Empty Nesters Represent a Lucrative Target II-1
  - Customers Become Increasingly Hard to Please II-1
  - What's Buzzing in the Retail Space? II-1
  - Rise in Retailer Mergers and Insolvencies Worries Manufacturers II-1
  - Mass Retailers Unceremoniously Elbow Their Way past Specialty Retailers II-1
  - The Rising Potential of Home Improvement Stores II-1
  - Imports Help Retailers to Raise Profit Margin without Losing Business II-1
  - Noteworthy Issues & Challenges II-1
  - Climatic Conditions Influence Outdoor Furniture Sales II-1
  - Winter Sales Slump Forces Diversification II-1
  - Design Piracy: An Irksome Irritant II-1
  - China Turns on the Heat in the Domestic Market II-1
- 2. Product Overview II-2
  - Outdoor Furniture: A Definition II-2
  - Types of Outdoor Furniture II-2
  - Outdoor Seating Products II-2
  - Park Benches II-2
  - Lawn Chairs II-2
  - Adirondack Chairs II-2
  - Patio Chairs II-2
  - Swings/Slings II-2
  - Outdoor Loveseat II-2
  - Settees II-2
  - Ottomans II-2
  - Toadstools II-2
  - Poolside Recliners or Garden Recliners II-2
  - Porch Swings & Rocker II-2
  - Outdoor Tables II-2
  - Picnic Tables II-2
  - Umbrellas/Parasol II-2
  - Patio Umbrellas II-2
  - Beach Umbrellas II-2
  - Outdoor Furniture Materials: A Peek into the Raw Deal II-2
  - Metal II-2
  - Iron II-2
  - Aluminum II-2
  - Cast & Extruded Iron/Aluminum II-2
  - Steel II-2
  - Wood/Rattan II-2
  - Teak II-2
  - Oak II-2
  - Redwood II-2
  - Cedar II-2
  - Eucalyptus II-2
  - Roble II-2
  - Shorea II-2
  - Jarrah II-2
  - Pine II-2
  - Others II-2
  - Plastic/Resin II-2
  - Polymer II-2
  - Recycled Plastic II-2
  - Wicker II-2
  - Vinyl Wicker II-2
  - Natural Wicker II-2
  - Loom Wicker II-2
  - Rattan II-2
  - Cane II-2
  - Reed II-2
  - Bamboo II-2
  - Others II-2
  - Poly-wood Outdoor Furniture II-2
  - Popular Material Combinations II-2
  - Plastic-Metal II-2
  - Metal-Wood II-2
  - Wicker-Plastic II-2
- 3. Recent Industry Activity II-2
  - Craftmade Acquires Assets of Woodard II-2
  - Thomasville Rolls out First Outdoor Furniture Line II-2
  - Pfingsten, DuPont and HarbourVest Takes over Tropitone II-2
  - SwimWays Acquires Breakthrough Technology of Renetto II-2
  - La-Z-Boy Collaborates with Brown Jordan II-2
  - CPI Plastics Group Introduces the Eon Adirondack Collection II-2
  - RIO Brands Introduces Broad Range of Patio Furniture II-2
  - O.W. Lee Partners with Outdoor Interiors to Introduce OW Lee Outdoor Couture II-2
    - Home Casual Signs the Dotted Line to Acquire Sun Isle USA II-2
    - Palmetto Starts New Online Store II-3
    - New Palladian Woven from Tropitone II-3
    - Tropitone Improves Outdoor Furnishing Portfolio II-3
    - Thos. Baker's Craftsman Collection Hits the Aisle II-3
    - Tropitone Unveils Stoneworks II-3
    - Woodard Debuts Wyatt Aluminum Mesh Collection II-3
- 4. Focus on Select U.S. Players II-3
  - Casual Living II-3
  - Creative Woodwork International Inc. II-3
  - Gibraltar Furniture II-3
  - Grosfillex North America II-3
  - Hanamint Corp. II-3
  - Homecrest Industries Inc. II-3
  - Kingsley-Bate, Ltd. II-3
  - Leisure Furniture & Powdercoating, Inc. II-3
  - Lloyd Flanders Industries, Inc. II-3
  - Mallin Casual Furniture II-3
  - Meadowcraft, Inc. II-3
  - Modern Outdoor II-3
  - O.W. Lee Company Inc. II-3
    - The Coleman Company, Inc. II-3
- 5. Market Analytics II-3
III. Competitive Landscape
List of Tables
- Table 1: US Imports of Outdoor Furniture (2001, 2006 & 2011): Imports in US$ Million and Share of Asia-Pacific Region in US Imports II-1
- Table 2: Consumer Online & Offline Purchasing Behavior: Year 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-1
- Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of Households Purchasing Outdoor Living Products for the Year 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-1
- Table 4: US Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type - Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3
- Table 5: US Long-term Projections for Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type - Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 II-3
- Table 6: US 10-Year Perspective for Outdoor Furniture Market by Material Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Metal, Plastic/Resin, Wicker/Rattan, Wood and Others for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-3