TOOU
Yard Outdoor Chair
CA$179.00CAD
In Stock
This Yard Outdoor Chair is a one-piece molded polypropylene dining chair with a slatted backrest and seat, featuring UV- and weather-resistant construction suitable for outdoor use in patios, gardens, and cafés. Its stackable design allows efficient storage, and it measures 20.5 by 20.5 by 31 inches with an 18-inch seat height and 8-pound weight. The durable plastic frame has a matte terracotta finish and small foot caps for floor protection.
- Material
- UV- and weather-resistant polypropylene structure
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Furniture > Outdoor Furniture > Outdoor Seating > Outdoor Chairs
Color
BlackWhiteCopper/Rust
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Lightweight, stackable outdoor chair with a sleek geometric silhouette made from UV- and weather-resistant polypropylene.
UV- and weather-resistant polypropylene; stackable for easy storage; lightweight at 8 lb.; clean with damp or dry cloth and mild soap.
- Material
- UV- and weather-resistant polypropylene structure
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 20.5x20.5x31 in
- Category
- Furniture > Outdoor Furniture > Outdoor Seating > Outdoor Chairs
Additional Attributes
- sleek geometric silhouette
- lightweight yet durable polypropylene
- UV- and weather-resistant polypropylene structure
- stackable design for easy storage
- balanced proportions
- versatile for urban patios or cozy cafe corners
Product Insights
The 2024 Simone Viola-designed Yard Outdoor Chair for TOOU brings early-20th-century inspired outdoor seating at an accessible $179, with a six-variant Yard collection and matching Quick Fix pad. Its gas-assisted injection-molded polypropylene construction yields an 8-lb hollow-core chair that stacks eight high (64 lbs total, movable by one person) and resists weather, but the solid seat lacks drainage holes, causing water pooling when uncovered; the pad, however, uses quick-dry foam and fabric, attaches via Velcro, fits the seat precisely, and can remain on during stacking while drying fast and staying stable when wet.
Verified claims
- Design
- 2024 Simone Viola design inspired by early 20th-century outdoor seating
- Value
- Simone Viola design at CAD 179, reflecting TOOU's accessible design mission
- Collection
- Yard collection includes six proportioned variants and a matching Quick Fix seat pad
- Construction
- Air injection molding creates an 8 lb hollow-core form stacking 8 high
- Weight and strength
- 8 lb chair through gas-assisted injection that forms hollow channels for rigidity.
- Manufacturing pedigree
- Uses the same manufacturing method as high-end plastic furniture brands.
- Stackability
- A stack of 8 chairs weighs 64 lbs, movable by one person.
- Outdoor durability
- Molded polypropylene resists weather and keeps stacks stable.
- Pad attachment
- Factory-matched pad with Velcro attaches in seconds for instant comfort and customization.
- Quick-dry material
- Pad is made from quick-dry foam and outdoor fabric that won't soak up water.
- Stacking
- Stacks 8 high with pad attached; 8 lb each; no assembly.
- Accessories
- Quick Fix seat pad with Velcro attachment and quick-dry foam.
- Weather resistance
- UV- and weather-resistant, but solid seat may pool water.
- Proportions
- All six Yard variants share identical proportions and matte finish.
- Cushion fit
- Quick Fix seat pad exactly matches seat dimensions (38.5×36×1.5 cm), preserving seat height.
- Drainage
- Solid polypropylene seat has no drainage holes, so water pools if uncovered.
- Pad weather handling
- The Quick Fix pad dries fast, detaches in seconds, and stays stable when wet.
Product record
- Title
- Yard Outdoor Chair
- Brand
- TOOU
- Price
- 179 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Quick Fix seat pads: comfort and care
- Weighing only 0.2 kg, the pad adds barely any mass — a set of four pads totals less than one extra chair — so you can leave them attached when stacking chairs 8 high, a detail that makes them practical for commercial venues that need quick setup and breakdown.
- As the designer's own accessory for the Yard collection, the pad's Velcro strap placement and 36 cm width are factory-matched to the chair's seat, so the cushion doesn't shift forward or backward under weight, preserving the intended 46.5 cm seat height and sitting posture.
- The pad secures via Velcro, allowing tool-free installation and removal in seconds — you can strip the pads off before a storm so they stay dry, swap colors for a fresh look, or detach them for a quick wipe-down without unstacking the chairs.
- The pad is built from quick-dry foam wrapped in outdoor fabric, measuring 38.5 x 36 cm and 1.5 cm thick, so it adds cushioned comfort that doesn't absorb water — a practical upgrade for poolside or rain-exposed seating that dries fast instead of becoming a soggy sponge.
Stackable design and storage practicality
- Weighing just 8 lb each, a full stack of 8 clocks in at approximately 64 lb — light enough for one person to tilt and slide the entire stack across a deck or lift it onto a dolly without unloading, which saves labor when setting up or clearing for events.
- Unlike many residential stacking chairs that max out at 4–6 units, the Yard Outdoor Chair stacks 8 high, meaning a single column holds double the seating of a typical stack — so a dinner party set of 8 chairs consumes one floor-space footprint instead of two.
- At 20.5 inches (52.5 cm) wide, the armless profile creates a noticeably narrower stacked column than the armchair version (22.4 in / 57 cm), so in storage rows or against a wall you gain an extra chair-width of clearance for every three stacks.
Air injection technology and build quality
- The Yard chair is produced via gas-assisted air injection molding, where nitrogen is injected into the molten polypropylene to form hollow channels within thick sections; this subtracts material from non-structural areas, bringing the chair’s weight down to just 8 lb while maintaining the rigidity needed for daily outdoor seating.
How it compares to similar designer outdoor chairs
- Launched in 2024 by Italian product designer Simone Viola, the Yard collection revives early 20th-century outdoor seating through modern polypropylene production, giving the chair a precise retro-modern identity that holds its own among contemporary design-led outdoor ranges.
- Unlike many design chairs that stack four or six units high, the Yard stacks eight deep, matching the flexibility of the OUTO chair and making it particularly suited for commercial venues or tight storage — a practical edge for buyers who value both aesthetics and efficient use of space.
- The Yard collection includes the Quick Fix seat pad — a quick-dry foam cushion with outdoor fabric that attaches via Velcro, offering an on-demand comfort upgrade and colour change without tooling or permanent alteration, a level of accessory integration rare in this price tier.
- The chair is produced via air injection technology, which creates a hollow yet rigid polypropylene shell weighing just 3.6 kg — the same manufacturing method used by high-end plastic furniture makers, ensuring the Yard is both lightweight for easy repositioning and durable enough for year-round outdoor exposure.
- Priced at $179 CAD, the Yard chair sits at an accessible tier for a designer outdoor chair, and TOOU's brand philosophy explicitly aims to create 'authentic, accessible, and versatile designs' — meaning the chair is intentionally priced to bring a recent Simone Viola design within reach for residential buyers who might otherwise be priced out of the European design-furniture market.
- All six Yard variants — side chair, armchair, high stool, low stool, and their armrest versions — share 'impeccably proportioned' dimensions, ensuring a cohesive visual language when mixed across a terrace or cafe, a level of design consistency that distinguishes them from generic stackable chairs.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A single molded outdoor dining chair in the foreground with a three-panel slatted back and three wide slats across the seat; appears as a one-piece construction with rectangular legs and integrated frame.
- Overall geometryFour-legged dining chair with a rectilinear, slightly tapered leg profile and a rectangular open space between seat and back; frame appears monolithic with smooth rounded edges.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (high) - Backrest constructionShort backrest composed of three vertical, evenly spaced flat panels with narrow gaps between them; top edge is straight and level.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Seat detailSeat made of three wide horizontal slats or molded panels with shallow gaps between them and a flat seating surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Legs and jointsStraight rectangular legs with slight inward taper toward top; front legs visible full length and rear legs partially visible behind seat; no visible separate fasteners.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.35 (high) - Surface finishMatte uniform finish over the visible surfaces with smooth texture and rounded molded edges.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.45 · h 0.60 (medium) - Secondary chairA second identical chair is partially visible behind the dining table, showing its backrest and part of the seat and legs.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Interior lifestyle scene at night showing a marble-topped round dining table, city skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows, warm shelf lighting, wood herringbone floor, and decorative objects.
- Scene and compositionNighttime interior with large window revealing a lit city skyline on the left and the chair placed in the foreground near a round dining table on the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Dining tableRound table with a light marble top and a dark cylindrical base visible to the right of the chair; tabletop holds a dark bowl, a wine glass, and a vase with foliage.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - FlooringWarm-toned wood herringbone parquet floor with visible grain and seams beneath the chair and table.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Shelf lighting and wall finishBuilt-in vertical shelving with warm recessed lights and a textured stone or marble wall panel behind the table in the background.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.54 (high) - Image lightingWarm indoor lighting creating soft shadows under the chair and subtle reflections on the floor and table; city lights add cool highlights through the window.
Colors
terracotta· seat and back panels#9A4C3Bterracotta· legs and frame#644A3C- Overall geometryFour-legged dining chair with a rectilinear, slightly tapered leg profile and a rectangular open space between seat and back; frame appears monolithic with smooth rounded edges.
- 02
Product
Single-piece molded outdoor chair in a uniform terracotta brown color with a slatted seat and a low rectangular open back formed by three short vertical back slats and continuous frame legs.
- Overall geometryFreestanding four-legged chair with a squared seat, slightly angled straight legs, and a rectangular open-back frame connecting the rear legs to the back slats.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Seat constructionFlat square seat composed of three parallel slats or panels with shallow gaps between them; front edge is squared off.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.43 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Backrest detailLow backrest formed by three short vertical rectangular slats spaced evenly across the top of the open rectangular back frame.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.11 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Frame and leg profileLegs and frame appear as continuous, slightly tapered rectangular tubing with rounded outer corners and a consistent profile connecting seat and back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.34 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (medium) - Surface finishUniform matte or low-sheen finish with smooth surfaces and subtle molded seams visible at panel joins.
- Leg feetSmall dark caps visible at the bottom of each leg where they contact the ground.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.84 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.82 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft shadowing beneath the chair; the chair is centered and fully visible with slight perspective showing both front and right sides.
- Shot compositionChair is centered in frame against a seamless white background with visible soft shadows beneath and slightly to the right of the legs.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting from above and slightly left, producing soft, short shadows under the seat and legs and minimal highlights on the upper edges.
Colors
terracotta brown· chair frame, seat and back slats#834434- Overall geometryFreestanding four-legged chair with a squared seat, slightly angled straight legs, and a rectangular open-back frame connecting the rear legs to the back slats.
- 03
Product
Side profile of a single-piece molded outdoor chair in a warm reddish-brown color, shown on a white background. Visible features include a flat slatted seat, a short angled backrest, rectangular legs with slight taper, and small dark foot caps.
- Overall geometryChair shown in strict side profile with a straight horizontal seat plane, an upright rear support that extends into a short angled backrest, and four rectangular legs; frame appears monolithic and continuous between seat and legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Seat surfaceFlat seat with several shallow parallel horizontal grooves or slats running front-to-back across the seat surface.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Backrest shapeShort backrest that is angled slightly backward and sits atop a narrow vertical rear support; backrest has a rounded upper edge and appears integrated with the support.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - LegsRectangular-section front and rear legs that taper slightly toward the floor; front leg nearly vertical, rear leg angled backward beneath the seat.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (high) - Material finishUniform matte or low-sheen plastic appearance with smooth surfaces and subtle molded seam lines at joints.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (medium) - Foot capsSmall dark/black caps or pads visible on the bottom tips of both front and rear legs.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.86 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.86 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background with soft shadows beneath the chair; image is vertically oriented and centered with even lighting.
- BackgroundPlain white background occupying the full frame.
- ShadowsSoft diffuse shadows visible on the floor beneath the chair legs, slightly offset to the right of each leg.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - CompositionChair centered horizontally and shown in strict side view; ample white space above and around the chair.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the chair with even studio lighting and no visible text, labels, or props.
Colors
terracotta· entire chair#844534black· foot caps- Overall geometryChair shown in strict side profile with a straight horizontal seat plane, an upright rear support that extends into a short angled backrest, and four rectangular legs; frame appears monolithic and continuous between seat and legs.
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Does the chair have drainage holes to prevent water pooling on the seat after rain?
- No, the Yard Outdoor Chair does not have drainage holes. The seat is a solid polypropylene piece without slots or openings.
- Is the chair delivered fully assembled or does it require assembly?
- The chair is delivered fully assembled. It is a one-piece molded polypropylene construction with no assembly required.
- How does the copper/rust color look in natural daylight compared to product photos?
- The copper/rust color is a warm reddish-brown that generally matches product photos, though monitor settings may cause slight variation. Multiple retailers note that product colors may vary slightly from what is displayed on your screen.