Abstract: A convertible lawn chair having a modular frame construction with each module formed from wire rod, rods on adjacent modules being interconnected by clamping members having a pair of rod receiving channels. The chair has a pair of nested U-shaped extendable members readily extendible from a retracted disposition beneath a seat support module. A cushion pad having a number of hinged folds is foldable into a cushion seat and back and can be unfolded into the chaise lounge position onto the extendible members. The hinge folds are provided by a covering over a number of separate cushion sections, the various sections providing substantially continuous surfaces in both the chair and lounge configurations.

Abstract: Multi-shelf console furniture constructed having a pair of side frame support standards each being formed from a pair of laterally spaced wire frame members interconnected by a multiplicity of equally spaced U-shaped rungs, and shelving members of various configurations each having a rectangular frame with a rung connecting hook at each corner. The U-shaped rungs have the cross-piece of the "U" facing into the interior of the frame members and the hooks are positionable within the space defined by the U-shaped members and have a portion which rests on a leg of the member. Vertical stacking of the standard, and thus vertically built-up units, may be provided utilizing a ring coupling having a pair of spaced rectangular frames which grasp respective rungs of the upper and lower standards. Braces having rung gripping hooks may be utilized to increase the rigidity of the furniture units.

Abstract: A lawn umbrella having a substantially square shaped shade, the opposed corners of which are secured to respective first and second struts. A first of the struts has an outwardly bowed configuration to tense the shade and is positioned within a sleeve at the top of a rotatable mast. The second strut has an inwardly bowed configuration and is positioned within a slideway on the mast below the top. The inclination of the shade may be varied merely by moving the second strut within the slideway.