IF SUMPTUOUS INDOOR FURNITURE COULD LIVE OUTDOORS, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?

That was the guiding ethos New York studio Workshop/ APD considered when designing its first collection of exterior pieces for Sutherland. “We’ve always admired Sutherland’s quality and craftsmanship,” says Andrew Kline, associate principal at the architecture and design studio, which often looks to Sutherland and Perennials for its residential and hospitality commissions. “Our clients really want to incorporate soft seating and expand the living spaces of their homes to the exterior.”

Drawing on Workshop’s coastal luxury aesthetic, the team crafted a series of furnishings using Sutherland’s exquisite teak and plush fabrics from Perennials. Chamfered edges on the Drift sofa and chaise and a hidden base on the expansive Archer coffee table allude to the idea of floating. “We always like to celebrate connections between two materials, whether that’s with a cant, like we’re doing in the Drift designs, or a reveal,” says Kline.

Adding to the allure of the collection is the adaptability— the arms of the sofa can be repositioned for both forward-facing or tête-à-tête options, while the oversize chaise sports a movable, weighted wedge pillow that allows sunbathers to comfortably rest upright or lying down. Both literally and figuratively rounding out the array are the metal C-shaped table Anchor and the Archer side tables Workshop conceived using simple geometric forms, their curved edges adding softness while also abutting in a punctuating divot.

In naming some of the pieces Drift, the designers sought to evoke tranquil days lolling about by the pool; however, its inspiration has a more obvious connotation. “We were thinking about yachts,” notes Kline of the collection’s conception. “They are the epitome of bringing that living room outside. Many times, they have soft furniture on the inside, which flows into the deck, so you want the furniture to feel like it relates for a seamless transition.”

Whether designers choose to place the pieces poolside, oceanfront, or aboard a glamorous vessel, their graceful shape will fit any setting—and the vast Perennials library opens the door to creative customization. When it comes to the options, Kline remarks, “I imagine there will be no limits to what you can do.”