Jensen Forte

Name: Forte Lounge Chair
Brand: Jensen Outdoor
SKU: 68400
Price: 2660.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Woven Fiber Body, Solid Ipe Frame

The story of Jensen Forte begins with a material decision: what happens when you combine Viro Fiber basketweave with a solid Ipe timber frame? The answer is a hybrid collection that delivers the warm organic texture of natural wood alongside the all-weather durability of fully weatherproof synthetic weave. As part of the broader Jensen Outdoor range, Forte occupies a distinctive position as the one collection that commits to both materials simultaneously rather than choosing between them.

The construction is specific. Viro Fiber basketweave (100% HDPE, UV-stable, fully weatherproof) covers the seat and back panels over a commercial-grade powder-coated aluminum frame. The arms, legs, and outer frame are solid FSC-certified Ipe timber, sourced from Jensen's managed Bolivian forestry operation. Where the two materials meet, the transition is handled through mortise-and-tenon joinery on the legs — a furniture-quality woodworking technique that uses interlocking cut joints rather than hardware fasteners. That kind of structural detail is uncommon in residential outdoor furniture and speaks to the construction standards Jensen applies to this collection.

Forte's six pieces cover a focused range of deep seating and accent tables: a Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Ottoman, Cushioned Dining Arm Chair, 50" Rectangular Coffee Table, and 28" Rectangular Side Table. The Lounge Chair and Loveseat are both showroom floor pieces at Patio Productions. Sunbrella cushion fabrics are standard. Jensen backs Forte with a 5-year residential warranty, and all pieces ship fully assembled to anywhere in the USA, free of charge.

What materials are used in Jensen Forte?

Forte combines three materials: Viro Fiber basketweave (100% HDPE, fully weatherproof) for the seat and back panels; commercial-grade powder-coated aluminum for the structural frame; and solid FSC-certified Ipe timber for the arms, legs, and outer frame. The hybrid approach gives you the aesthetic warmth of natural wood where it's most visible, paired with the durability of synthetic weave and aluminum in the core construction.

What is mortise-and-tenon joinery, and why does it matter for outdoor furniture?

Mortise-and-tenon is a traditional woodworking joint where a projecting tenon cut on one piece fits precisely into a mortise (cavity) cut in another. The interlocking wood-to-wood connection provides structural rigidity without relying solely on screws or hardware fasteners, which can loosen over time through outdoor expansion and contraction cycles. Jensen uses mortise-and-tenon joinery on the Forte leg connections, a level of construction detail uncommon in residential outdoor furniture at any price point.

Can I see Jensen Forte in person before ordering?

Yes. The Jensen Forte Lounge Chair and Loveseat are both on the showroom floor at Patio Productions in San Diego. If you're in the area, you're welcome to sit in them and see the Viro Fiber and Ipe material combination firsthand. For buyers outside San Diego, our design team is available for consultations by phone or video, and samples can be arranged for fabric selection.