Open Weave Wicker Outdoor Corner Chair - Left/Right

What You're Actually Buying

Before anything else: this is a corner unit for a modular sectional, not a standalone lounge chair. You need at least one or two additional Outer pieces — armless chairs or a chaise — to create a functional seating configuration. That context matters because $1,705 for a single corner module is a significant commitment, and it only makes sense if you're investing in the full system.

With that said, if you're building out a serious patio, Outer's Open Weave line is one of the most convincing answers we've found in the premium outdoor segment.

The Design

Traditional wicker furniture tends to skew rustic or coastal in a way that dates quickly. Outer's Open Weave sidesteps this by leaning into geometry — the basket weave pattern has enough negative space to feel contemporary, and the flat wicker lies flush rather than coiling in that chunky, resort-hotel way. In Pacific Fog Gray, the overall effect is more Scandinavian than beachy, which means it'll read cleanly against concrete, natural stone, or composite decking without demanding a theme around it.

The stainless steel legs are a quietly important detail. Most outdoor furniture at lower price points uses powder-coated aluminum that eventually chips and rusts at the edges. Stainless holds its finish longer and doesn't pit when it sits in standing water after rain.

Materials and Build

Outer's all-weather wicker is the structural core here. It's a flat synthetic weave designed to resist UV fading and moisture — critical for anything that's going to sit outside through full seasons. The aluminum-magnesium alloy sub-frame is notably lighter than steel while maintaining rigidity, and the 400-pound weight capacity signals that the frame engineering is serious rather than decorative.

We'll be direct about what we don't know: we haven't tested how the weave holds up after five years of sun exposure versus competitors like Restoration Hardware or Brown Jordan. Outer's warranty terms and their OuterShell cover system (sold separately) are worth investigating before you buy, especially if you live somewhere with harsh winters or intense UV.

The Price Conversation

At $1,705 for a corner module, Outer is pricing against high-end contract outdoor furniture — the kind hotels and restaurants buy. For a residential patio, that's genuinely hard to swallow. The honest case for it: you buy cheap outdoor furniture every three years, or you buy Outer once. If your patio is a space you actually use and care about, the math can work. If you're outfitting a rental property or a deck you see twice a year, it doesn't.

What Could Be Better

The cushions aren't included in this listing price — they're purchased separately, which means the real cost of a complete configured sectional climbs fast. The color options are limited to Outer's curated palette, so if you need something specific to match existing furniture, you may not find it. And as with any modular system, resale is complicated; individual modules don't have much of a secondhand market.