<bi-shortcode id="disclaimer" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="insiderpicks"> </bi-shortcode><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a4ac57563b0668c2533de-800/yardbird outdoor furniture.jpg" border="0" alt="yardbird outdoor furniture" data-mce-source="Yardbird"></a></p><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>As the weather warms up again, it just doesn't feel right to spend all night after work or all weekend staying cooped up inside.</p><p>We're not saying you need to go far in order to enjoy the warm sun and refreshing breeze. If you have a backyard, you can have a wonderful and relaxing time right outside your home, with a drink and book in hand, or friends and neighbors on speed dial. </p><bi-shortcode id="related-article-module" class="mceNonEditable" data-type="5b16de0c42e1cc2a091274b9" data-title="The best patio furniture you can buy" data-url="https://www.insider.com/best-patio-furniture" data-thumbnail="https://i.insider.com/undefined">Related Article Module: The best patio furniture you can buy</bi-shortcode><p>Until recently, the new companies entering the direct-to-consumer space focused on all the things that go <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/home-kitchen-bedding-startups-2018-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inside your home</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-mattress" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mattresses</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-sheets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sheets</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brooklinen-bath-collection-towels-review-2018-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">towels</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/direct-to-consumer-kitchen-knife-cookware-startups-2018-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cookware</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/campaign-sofa-vs-burrow-couch-which-is-better-2018-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">furniture</a>, and the like. Considering we spend the majority of our time indoors, whether we're cooking, sleeping, or relaxing, this makes sense, but if you wanted a new store to improve your outdoor space, it was difficult to find. </p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Yardbird</a>, founded in 2017 by a father-son duo, is the direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture company you've been looking for. Evidently, it's what other people have been too because it sold out of $1 million worth of inventory less than a month into its launch. In 2018, it sold out of $4 million of inventory a few months into the year. </p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a4c788629136fe14abdc4-800/yardbird outdoor furniture 2.jpg" border="0" alt="yardbird outdoor furniture 2" data-mce-source="Yardbird"></a></p><h2><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Yardbird</a>'s start and how its furniture is made </h2><p>Fascinated by why high-end furniture companies were charging at least $5,000 for an outdoor wicker sectional, cofounder Jay Dillon talked to his father (who had experience in the furniture industry) and eventually ended up in factories in Asia, where over 95% of all outdoor furniture is manufactured. There, he was quoted products at one-seventh the retail price, and he knew there was potential for a business. </p><p>What makes Yardbird even more noteworthy isn't only that it sells high-quality and stylish outdoor furniture for less. It's that the pieces are sustainable, made from intercepted ocean plastic. </p><p>As outdoors lovers who wanted to enjoy these outdoors for years to come, the Minnesota-based founders sought to create products that reduced human impact on the planet. Dillon had heard of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/products-made-from-recycled-plastic-2018-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">large brands incorporating recycled plastics into their products</a> but discovered the process took too many steps and plastic resale prices were too high.</p><p>Instead, he met directly with plastic experts and established relationships with a recycling plant in the Philippines. Together, they spent three years collecting plastic from beaches, waterways, and other susceptible locations in the Philippines. In 2019, the company incorporated 92<strong>,</strong>000 lbs of plastic into its pieces and packaging. </p><p>According to Dillon, this is how the plastic goes from floating by the shore to a piece of Yardbird furniture: "After the recycling plant processes the plastic, we then ship it to our wicker extrusion plant and make all-weather outdoor resin wicker out of the plastic, and then hand weave it onto the frames." </p><p>Though it may look like traditional wicker, Yardbird's wicker contains 50% recycled plastic (it went as high as 64% in 2019) and lasts longer. As an eco-friendly company, Yardbird also partners with <a href="https://carbonfund.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carbon Fund</a> to offset 100% of its carbon footprint, and its packaging contains 50% recycled materials. </p><p>Outside of the all-weather wicker, the other components of the furniture are also strong, long-lasting, and backed by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fpages%2Fyardbird-warranty" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">impressive warranties</a>. </p><p>The commercial-grade aluminum frames (which come with a 10-year warranty) are lightweight and rust-proof. The foam cushions are comfortable and supportive, and they're covered in a high-performance outdoor textile called <a href="https://www.sunbrella.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sunbrella</a> that's water- and sun-resistant. To take a closer look at this fabric, you can <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Fswatches" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">order up to three free swatches</a> from the site. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stop-using-plastic-water-bottles" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored"><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a68e5862913751939db96-800/yardbird outdoor furniture 9.jpg" border="0" alt="yardbird outdoor furniture 9" data-mce-source="Yardbird"></a></p><h2>How to shop at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Yardbird</a></h2><p>Other services and policies to make shopping for these large furniture items easy and convenient are the 30-day return policy and free curbside delivery on orders over $1,500 (a flat rate of $95 applies otherwise). Shopping for outdoor furniture is a significant commitment, but Yardbird makes it less of a headache from start to finish, from offering <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">curated collections of high-quality furniture</a> to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fpages%2Fmaintenance-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">care and maintenance tips</a> once you have your piece. </p><p>On its site, you can shop by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Collection</a>, which categorizes furniture by Style, or Types, such as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Foutdoor-loveseats" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Loveseats</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Foutdoor-sectional-furniture" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored">Sectional Furniture</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Foutdoor-dining-furniture" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow sponsored">Dining Furniture</a>. </p><p>If you're ready for new outdoor furniture that will allow you to enjoy your lawn, backyard, patio, or more, out the stylish options from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Yardbird</a>. </p><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Shop all outdoor furniture at Yardbird here</a></h3><h2>Here are our favorites <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">from Yardbird</a> below:</h2><h3>A classic wicker sectional with a modular design</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a4db4ee52ef767a1a2414-400-300/a-classic-wicker-sectional-with-a-modular-design.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fproducts%2Flangdon-sectional-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Langdon Outdoor Small Sectional Set, $2,480, available in 2 colors at Yardbird</a></h3><p>Set includes:</p><ul><li>1 Left Arm</li><li>1 Right Arm</li><li>1 90° Corner</li><li>1 Armless Insert</li><li>1 Coffee Table</li></ul><bi-shortcode id="commerce-link" class="mceNonEditable" data-cardtype="button" data-pid="5e4ffb1bfee23d20b4056cb4" data-purchase-option="">Langdon Outdoor Small Sectional Set (button)</bi-shortcode></p><br/><br/><h3>Swivel chairs to enjoy an intimate conversation outdoors</h3><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a558686d56e72d06cb634-400-300/swivel-chairs-to-enjoy-an-intimate-conversation-outdoors.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Fharriet-collection%2Fproducts%2Fharriet-chat-set-with-swivel-chairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Harriet Outdoor Bistro Set with Swivel Chairs, $1,680, available in 2 colors at Yardbird</a></h3><p>Set includes:</p><ul><li>2 Swivel Chairs</li><li>1 Side Table</li></ul><bi-shortcode id="commerce-link" class="mceNonEditable" data-cardtype="button" data-pid="5e50009ffee23d27ff6b8da4" data-purchase-option="">Harriet Outdoor Bistro Set (button)</bi-shortcode></p><br/><br/><h3>A six-person dining set with the same teak finish</h3><img src="https://static1.businessinsider.com/image/5f43d86642f43f001ddfe9a4-400-300/a-six-person-dining-set-with-the-same-teak-finish.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Foutdoor-dining-furniture%2Fproducts%2Fwinnie-9-piece-dining-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Winnie 9-piece Dining Set, $5,340, available in 3 colors at Yardbird</a></h3><p>Set includes:</p><ul><li>8 Dining Chairs </li><li>1 Dining Table</li></ul><bi-shortcode id="commerce-link" class="mceNonEditable" data-cardtype="button" data-pid="5f44177b3f73701cf854dd24" data-purchase-option="">Winnie 9-Piece Dining Set (button)</bi-shortcode></p><br/><br/><h3>A sturdy yet comfortable circular dining set</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a582f77584e6e11171fd0-400-300/a-sturdy-yet-comfortable-circular-dining-set.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Flily-collection%2Fproducts%2Flily-small-dining-set-with-circular-table" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Lily 5-Piece Circular Outdoor Dining Set, $1,765, available in 2 colors at Yardbird</a></h3><p>Set includes:</p><ul><li>4 Fixed Dining Arm Chairs </li><li>1 Round Dining Table</li></ul><bi-shortcode id="commerce-link" class="mceNonEditable" data-cardtype="button" data-pid="5e5001a5fee23d2870087974" data-purchase-option="">Lily 5 Piece Circular Outdoor Dining Set (button)</bi-shortcode></p><br/><br/><h3>A long sectional inspired by old English garden furniture</h3><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5c9a4c788629136fe14abdc4-400-300/a-long-sectional-inspired-by-old-english-garden-furniture.jpg" alt="" /><p><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out'u=https%3A%2F%2Fyardbird.com%2Fcollections%2Fcolby-collection%2Fproducts%2Fcolby-large-sectional-set" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow nofollow sponsored">Colby Outdoor Large Sectional Set, $2,760, available at Yardbird</a></h3><p>Set includes: </p><ul><li>1 Left Arm</li><li>1 Right Arm</li><li>1 90° Corner</li><li>2 Armless Inserts</li><li>1 Coffee Table</li></ul><bi-shortcode id="commerce-link" class="mceNonEditable" data-cardtype="button" data-pid="5e50027ffee23d28cc18e562" data-purchase-option="">Colby Outdoor Large Sectional Set (button)</bi-shortcode></p><br/><br/>
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