Commercial Outdoor Furniture
Commercial Outdoor Furniture for Patios, Terraces & Amenity Spaces
Contract-grade outdoor furniture. Specified and installed for commercial spaces across Charlotte, NC and North Carolina.
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What TNT Specifies for Commercial Outdoor Environments
We specify:
01 / Outdoor Lounge Seating
Outdoor Lounge Seating
Commercial outdoor lounge seating is specified for durability in Charlotte, NC’s climate, which comes with hot summers, UV exposure and seasonal rain. The most important specification choices are frame material, fabric solution-dye process and foam construction.
Powder-coated aluminum is the commercial standard. It is corrosion-resistant, lightweight and available in the broadest finish range
HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is a recycled material option. It’s UV-stable, requires zero maintenance and is suited to pool-deck environments with chemical exposure
Teak’s natural oil content provides weather resistance without treatment. This material is used in premium hospitality and multifamily environments
Solution-dyed acrylic (Sunbrella and equivalent). Color is dyed into the fiber, not surface-coated. This way, it does not fade under UV exposure. It’s a standard for all outdoor seating TNT specifies
Quick-dry foam that drains and dries rather than absorbing and retaining water. It is specified as standard for outdoor cushions in wet environments
02 / Dining Furniture
Outdoor Dining Furniture
Commercial outdoor dining furniture is specified for durability and for stackability. A dining terrace that cannot clear quickly for events or adverse weather is under-specified.
Dining tables: powder-coated aluminum frames with HPL, ceramic, or solid surface tops. Table base configuration confirmed against the surface it will be set on – concrete, pavers, or decking
Stacking outdoor chairs: aluminum or polypropylene; stacks 8+ for efficient storage; UV-stable color throughout the material, not surface finish
Outdoor bar-height tables and stools: same frame and material specification as dining. Height confirmed against the bar or counter surface they serve
03 / Umbrellas & Shade
Umbrellas & Shade Structures
Shade is a functional requirement for commercial outdoor environments in Charlotte. Without it, the outdoor amenity is unusable for most of the day during summer months.
Center-pole umbrellas are the most economical. They are suited to dining tables with a center hole. Canopy diameter: 7–11 feet standard
Cantilever (offset-pole) umbrellas have no center pole. This allows furniture to be positioned freely under the canopy, but this type of umbrella requires a weighted or concrete base
Market umbrellas – square or octagonal canopies. Commercial-grade, they come with aluminum or wood poles
04 / Landscape Accessories
Planters & Landscape Accessories
Commercial planters are specified as part of the outdoor furniture program. They define zones, provide visual enclosure and anchor the landscape design to the furniture layout.
GRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) – lightweight relative to its visual mass. Suited to rooftop and upper-floor environments where structural load is constrained
Fiberglass – the lightest option. Extensive color and finish range and suited to environments where weight is a primary concern
Corten steel – self-patinating weathering steel. Distinctive orange-brown finish. Suited to contemporary commercial environments where raw material is the design intent
Glazed ceramic – suited to covered terrace and atrium environments. This material is not specified for uncovered outdoor environments in freeze-thaw climates
All commercial planters specified by TNT include drainage because planters without drainage destroy plant root systems
Planting and irrigation coordinated with the landscape designer as part of the program
Our Process
Our Process – Outdoor Furniture Specification
Needs Assessment
Site exposure (sun, wind, rain, UV, chemical in pool environments), surface type and structural load constraints for elevated environments
Space Planning
Furniture layout, circulation clearances, shade coverage and planter placement confirmed before specification
Product Specification
Frame material, fabric, cushion construction and accessory specification documented; wind uplift and ballast confirmed for exposed environments
Procurement
All purchase orders managed by TNT. Seasonal lead times for outdoor product managed proactively
Delivery & Installation
White-glove delivery and placement per the approved plan
Post-Installation Review
Furniture placement, shade coverage and planter drainage verified. End-of-season storage plan confirmed with the client
Contact us
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