Light cushions look right in the photographs and then collect pollen, dust and the mark of every wet glass. Most outdoor cushions cannot be taken apart to deal with it.

Each seat and back cover has a concealed zip, and the maker says they can be rinsed by hand or washed in a machine. That is what makes cream a workable colour rather than a one summer choice.

What the L is made of

Two seating pieces and a table, none of them fixed to each other. The loveseat carries two seats, the chaise is one long cushion with a low back, and the table is slatted acacia so rain runs through instead of pooling.

The footprint on paper

As an L it measures 78 in along the back and 51 in down the side. Each seating piece is 52 in by 26 in and stands 25 in tall, with the seat 12 in from the ground under a 4 in cushion. The table is 40 in by 24 in and 16 in high.

Thick cushions, zips underneath

The cushions are 4 in of high resilience filling. The zip runs along the edge and is meant to be out of sight, which is why the maker calls it hidden. It still comes undone with a fingernail.

Taken apart entirely

Nothing here requires the L. The maker says the pieces can be combined in different ways or used separately, and on a deck with a view that usually means turning both seats outward with the table between them.

The maker states a hardwood acacia frame that resists cracking and deforming, with anti rust fittings.

Tightly wound rope fills the arm frames in place of solid wood, which keeps the ends open and light.

The manufacturer's stated capacity for the loveseat.

High resilience filling, covers that come off to rinse by hand or in a machine.

40 in by 24 in and 16 in high, with gaps between the boards so water drains.

Light for a wood set of this size, which makes changing the layout a manageable job.

Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

Both seating pieces can be turned to face out rather than in, which a fixed L will not let you do.

Acacia has visible grain and real weight, and the rope panels stop the frames looking heavy.

78 in by 51 in is a compact L. Split into a straight line it takes even less depth on a narrow patio.

What we stand behind

• All measurements come from the manufacturer's own dimension drawing on this listing.
• The 700 lb loveseat capacity and the 91.5 lb set weight are the maker's figures.
• Laptops, glassware and flowers in the photographs are styling, not part of the order.
• Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
• 14 day returns, unused and in the original packaging.

Can the chaise go on the left instead?

Yes. The two seating pieces are separate, so the chaise can sit at either end, in line with the loveseat, or on its own facing the garden.

Does acacia need treating?

Left alone it weathers to a silvery grey over a season or two. If you want to keep the honey colour, an outdoor wood oil once a year in spring is the usual routine.

How thick are the cushions?

4 in, with high resilience filling. The seat sits 12 in from the ground, so the cushion takes the finished seating height to around 16 in.

What is the best way to store it over winter?

The frames can stay out. Bring the cushions in, dry them first, and keep them off a concrete floor with air around them. Damp trapped inside foam is what causes mould, not the cold.