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From patio furniture to pizza ovens: Save up to 80% on Wayfair's best-sellers for summer ⛱️

From patio furniture to pizza ovens: Save up to 80% on Wayfair's best-sellers for summer ⛱️

Indianapolis Star21 hours ago

The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising and the season's hottest deals are currently live at Wayfair. That's right, folks: Summer is finally here, in all of its sun-drenched, discount-filled glory. How are we celebrating, you might ask? Well, by doing what any dedicated shopping editor would—browsing endless patio furniture deals at Wayfair's Epic Summer Sale (of course).
Playfully touted as Wayfair's summer Black Friday sale, the Epic Summer Sale marks the furniture retailer's biggest event of the whole season—complete with unbeatable discounts (of up to 80% off) on outdoor furniture staples like Adirondack chairs, bistro sets, pool umbrellas, pizza ovens and so much more. The summer sale doubles as a one-stop shop for discovering new seasonal essentials that can help to elevate your backyard or transform it entirely.
Below, shop a few of the best Wayfair deals our editors sourced from the summer sales event:
Save up to 80% at Wayfair
USA TODAY shoppers love these top-rated Adirondack chairs, which boast a comfortable, durable design.
Save 60% at Wayfair
Whether you're lounging poolside or relaxing in the garden, this scalloped umbrella will help keep you cool.
Save 21% at Wayfair
Whip up your favorite pizza pies at home with the help of this genius wood-burning oven.
Save 53% at Wayfair
More: 12 clever kitchen gadgets on sale at Amazon: Juicers, choppers, food storage
Lean into color with this striped outdoor rug that's sure to add a fun pop to any space.
Save 61% at Wayfair
This best-selling side table has a cool twisted design—and it's currently 20% off at Wayfair's Epic Summer sale.
Save 20% at Wayfair
If you're tight on outdoor space, but still want a comfy place to unwind, go for a refined bistro set that can seat a couple of people.
Save 47% at Wayfair
More: Still shopping? Get your pool-loving dad a robot pool vac on sale for $820 off
The ultimate outdoor hosting hack? Having a rolling cooler cart that can be seamlessly moved around your backyard.
Save 12% at Wayfair
Gather around this wood-burning fire pit with loved ones for a truly unforgettable summer night.
Save 28% at Wayfair
Take your family's game night activities to a whole new level with this jumbo set.
Save 62% at Wayfair
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Cozy up on a garden bench that's as unique as you are—complete with a good book and an iced tea drink.
Save 44% at Wayfair
Wayfair's Epic Summer Sale is the retailer's massive summer savings event, which occurs annually and offers deals comparable to Wayfair's Black Friday Sale—aka it's a haven for discounts on furniture, home decor and more. Top summer deals include up to 60% off outdoor furniture and up to 80% off rugs, plus thousands of flash deals.

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