An outdoor- and spill-friendly tablecloth is essential for patio season. This one, in durable coated cotton twill, picks up its pattern from Sicilian pottery. Its weight keeps it hugging the table on breezy days. Round and rectangular sizes are available. From $79.95, Williams Sonoma Photo courtesy of Williams Sonoma

Made in France, Fermob’s 24-inch round bistro table is made of powder-coated recycled steel ready to resist the elements. It comes in 16 colors. $289, table; $266 for set of 2 chairs, Pottery Barn Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn

The organic look of a faux bois vase makes it the perfect vessel for succulents, cut flowers or greenery such as feather fern or herbs. $25, Into the Garden Photo by Meda Kessler

Shatter-resistant tumblers (in two sizes) and clamp-lid bottles, part of Le Cadeaux’s Santorini line, look and feel good. Available clear and in a deep blue. $16-$18 for tumblers; $40 for bottle, P.S. The Letter Photo by Meda Kessler

This Montauk Swivel Lounge chair is just the ticket when you want to curl up with a glass of iced tea and a good book. Made of durable resin wicker, it’s available in two colors. From $2,478.74, Summer Classics Photo courtesy of Summer Classics