This fall at the High Point Market, Hickory Chair revealed its inaugural launch into outdoor living spaces with the introduction of four distinctive outdoor furniture collections designed by Susan Hable.

Susan and the Hickory Chair team have incorporated her inspiration and vision into developing products that will allow a customer to create their own paradise through the Hable® Outdoor Collection. 

Susan's vision is that the pieces from the metal, woven, and teak collections can be mixed in an outdoor space to create a very personal look. Focusing on comfort, shape, material, and finishes, Hable's outdoor collection strives to allow a paradise that will bring joy from beauty, comfort, and individuality. 

Ibis

The Ibis Collection is named for an Egyptian bird with a distinctive long curved beak that has been idolized from ancient times. Inspired from Susan’s travels to Egypt last year by hieroglyphics depicting birds with their long lines and beaks, the Ibis bird was revered for its dramatic features and its non-confrontational demeanor. Known as a symbol of integrity and balance, the Ibis Collection reflects these attributes. Crafted in metal, the Ibis Collection is available in Verdigris powdered coated finish. The Ibis Collection’s graceful forms blend beautifully into nature.

Aswan

The southern Egyptian city of Aswan is an ancient city located along the Nile River. It is arid, exotic, and considered the "Egyptian Paradise" and is known as one of the sunniest places on Earth. This region is the inspiration for the new Aswan Collection. Solid teak was chosen for the Aswan collection as its textural Driftwood finish is reminiscent of the arid desert and the sound icons left from antiquity. Each piece has a custom-fitted cover that is available seperately. Each Aswan teak piece will naturally weather like the standing statues and obelisks that have stood the test of time.

Yara Woven

The intention for the Yara Woven collection was to design a woven pattern that would be completely sculpted by weaving a beautiful woven pattern with recycled synthetic cane and on each piece by hand. Artisans start the process with one corner of the powder-coated aluminum frame and weave the cane like a basket until the end is tied off. Each piece has a custom-fitted cover that is available seperately. The Graystone color of the material was inspired by travel to Sea Ranch California where homes and buildings are designed to melt into the landscape.

Haret

The term haret can be translated as the cabin at the heart of the forest; the caretaker and the center of things. This term is the perfect name for the largest of the Hable outdoor collections. Hand cast in aluminum then powder coated in a choice of two finishes, the lyrical lines of the product are contrasted by a unique fretwork pattern that creates a charming pattern on the seat and back of seating pieces and the tops of the tables. The fret motif was designed exclusively for this collection. The gentle scallop of the top rail was intended to provide a beautiful swaying motion to the back of the chair that follows the arc of the arms and the saber legs of the Haret collection. The series was thoughtfully designed to be elegant and beautiful even when its cushions are stored. Each piece has a custom-fitted cover that is available seperately. Marvelously finished in Cloud White or Smoke Grey, its subtle silky surface is the finishing touch that seals its grace.