Harvard Presents: Outdoor Furniture Options for Those with Money to Burn

Every day on my way to work, I walk through Harvard's undergraduate campus.  In 2012, Harvard topped the IRS's list of richest non-profit charities at a whopping $43.9 billion.  So if the soon-to-be-former Mayor Bloomberg is thinking about getting a house in the suburbs for his retirement, Harvard has a few suggestions for his backyard patio. 

I can't tell you how many of these colorful chairs adorn the famous Harvard Yard, but this shot only captures a fraction of them.

I assume these oversize bean bags are meant to act as seating although I've never seen anyone actually sitting in one.  Could also be repurposed for the the cornhole tournament at the world's strongest man competition.

These long benches are illuminated at night and the silver chairs are shaded from the sun by freestanding umbrellas.

Enjoy your picnic under a canopy

These playful sculptural benches combine art and function.

This piece offers you both an outdoor gym (with instructions for various exercises along the bottom) and a place to rest after your workout.

While not technically furniture, this oversize chess board certainly makes a statement.