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The Best Time of the Year to Buy Outdoor Furniture Is Now & These Best Patio Memorial Day Sales Are Proof

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No matter where you're located (New YorkChicagoLos Angeles and all), you're probably gearing up for summer. A huge part of that is getting your patio up to par if you're ever so lucky to have one. For those who are entirely late to the game or regret not buying more during Wayfair's Way Day Sale, we have some good news. While some may convince you that the best time to buy outdoor furniture is around August, we found the best patio furniture sales at your favorite retailers happen on or before Memorial Day.

So, ready or not, outdoor furniture, here we come. Read on for everything you need to know.

What's the Best Time of Year to Buy Outdoor Furniture?

As a Sales and Deals Editor, it's my full-time job to search for discounts, and I can assure you that you can find reduced prices on outdoor furniture year-round. But, if you're looking for new, fancy schmancy backyard furnishings, Memorial Day is the best time to shop since you're guaranteed to get items in time for summer.

Hence, if you're looking to upgrade your yard ahead of the season—and you want to score a deal (who doesn't?)—now is the time to act.

So, What Are the Best Patio Furniture Sales During Memorial Day 2023?

Unsurprisingly, the best patio furniture sales are taking place at your favorite retailers, from Wayfair to Pottery Barn, and they include discounts of up to 70 percent off! Here are a few you'll definitely want to check out before the deals are gone on May 29:

  • Amazon: Enjoy massive deals on outdoor furniture right now
  • Pottery Barn: Up to 50 percent off outdoor furniture
  • Target: Up to 30 percent off outdoor furniture, fire pits and accessories
  • Walmart: Take advantage of thousands of patio and garden deals while you can
  • Wayfair: Up to 70 percent off more than 100,000 furniture, decor, bedding and outdoor accessory picks
  • West Elm: Up to 60 percent off furniture, decor, bedding, dinnerware and outdoor/garden pieces
  • Castlery: Score $100 off on orders of $1,200, $250 off on orders of $2,500 and $550 off on orders of $4,500 or more

Oh, and of course, we couldn't help but round up the ten best patio furniture deals going on now. Feel free to thank us later.

If you're working with a small outdoor space, have no fear. This weather-resistant sofa, crafted from acacia wood, is really as cozy as it looks, and it clocks in at just 32.5 inches tall, 52 inches wide and 30 inches deep. The gray cushions with removable and machine-washable polyester covers are just the cherry on top.

First, let us say this weather- and water-resistant seating group, complete with two chairs, a table, a loveseat and matching polyester cushions, is a total steal. But here's why one buyer doesn't regret buying it: "[It's a] stunning set in person, flawless wood with no chips or splintering, only made better by the easy assembly taking under 30 minutes with the simple instructions, cushions are a bit firm at first, but you can tell they are thick and good quality cushions made to last!"

Pottery Barn says its expert craftsmen built this round bistro table from FSC mahogany "because of its durability and strength," and we're here for it. We love the antique look and foldable design, making storing and moving it indoors and outside a piece of cake. It also has an umbrella hole; just be sure to cover the 36-inch diameter and 30-inch-tall table in inclement weather to keep it in tip-top shape. Not too shabby for nearly $250 off, are we right?

What's better than one weatherproof mahogany chaise lounger? Two for $849 off, especially since they can be stacked to save space. And you won't need cushions since they have a polyester-based mesh that's comfortable enough to lay on directly. Most importantly, they can be adjusted into four heights, so you can go from laying flat while tanning to sitting up with a book in hand.

The main reason you'll want to scoop up this moisture-resistant solid mahogany and solid eucalyptus wood table is that it has an expandable design with two widths (76.5 inches and 106 inches), so you can fit even more guests (up to ten, to be exact) at your outdoor dinner parties. But you'll also adore that it's wire-brushed to add a cool rugged look to your outdoor oasis. And it wouldn't be a bad idea to grab the matching stackable chairs since they're on major sale too.

Thanks to its low profile, you'll sit closer to the ground on this sofa (made with FSC-certified wood) for an even more intimate feel. And we bet the fluffy yarn-dyed and weather-resistant cushions are as comfy as they look, but most impressively, it comes with a side table that can be attached on the right or left side. That and the massive $439 discount is all the reason to add it to your cart now.

This set, made from durable aluminum frames and resin wood slats, comes with a coffee table, sofa and two chairs, as well as water-resistant removable cushions for all-weather use. Translation: this is the best bang you'll get for your buck–and it even includes free shipping (typically $49).

One reviewer told us everything we needed to know about this all-weather PE rattan wicker set that's currently $194 off: "The table is large and excellent for backyard barbecues and get-togethers. The cushions that came with the set are relatively thick, and all the pieces are comfortable to sit on...I especially like that the table has a hole to put umbrellas in so you have shade if you choose to." Just to note, the table measures 35.4 inches wide, 59 inches long and 28.7 inches tall.

More than 300 reviewers are obsessed with this seven-piece rattan sectional which comes with three loveseats, three ottomans and one table (as well as 13 matching cushions). But it's this shopper's review that really drew us in: "I spent the entire weekend on this after getting it. The cushions were sturdier than I thought they’d be, and it comes with clips to keep the furniture pieces from sliding apart. The cushions can move around a little, but overall, it is a great piece for the cost."

A patio bar set is guaranteed to take your outdoor space to the next level, and reviewers are particularly fond of this one which is currently 31 percent off. One shares, "[It's] inexpensive but great quality, [and] easily blends with all rattan wicker furniture." The 39.4-inch-long, 24-inch-wide and 38.6-inch-tall table has a glass top and features shelving to store your favorite bottles of alcohol and drink mixers, and the chairs are actually more durable than they appear to be, per buyers.


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Destinee Scott is PureWow’s Assistant Sales and Deals Editor. She’s been chasing sales and deals for a decade and knows a good one when she sees one for fashion, home, beauty, wellness and more. So whether viral sex toys are marked down or a popular beauty site (like Sephora) is having a secret sitewide sale, she knows before anyone else. She also writes product reviews for PureWow's shopping platform, WowText, so she can give you the 411 on items before you buy them. Her work has also appeared in Prevention magazine, and in 2022 she received a Skimlinks Commerce Awards for Publishers (CAPS) for "The Best Way Day Article."


Destinee Scott

Assistant Sales and Deals Editor

Destinee Scott is PureWow’s Assistant Sales and Deals Editor. She’s been chasing sales and deals for a decade and knows a good one when she sees one for fashion, home, beauty...