Do you have a good selection?

We have the largest selection of luxury poly patio furniture in the Midwest, plus aluminum and cast aluminum, deep seating, dining, and more — with many pieces in stock. Whether you want good, better, or best, you’ll find it here.

Why are you different?

We only carry the good stuff — the finest, most durable, most comfortable furniture for real Midwestern weather. We’re owner-led, no-pressure, and we stock what we sell so you can try it in person. Brands like Berlin Gardens, POLYWOOD, Woodard, Jensen, and Fire Magic trust us to represent their names.

Do you carry indoor furniture too?

Yes — and not just any indoor furniture. We carry Jensen, made from Brazilian Walnut (Ipe), a premium hardwood known for strength and beauty. It’s quietly one of the best-kept secrets in home furniture today.

Do you sell outdoor kitchen islands?

Yes — and they’re the best in the Midwest. We offer premium, semi-custom islands with Agora cabinetry, and top-tier grill heads like the Napoleon 700 Series and Fire Magic Echelon. Everything is built for beauty, durability, and real-world performance.

What is your primary business?

We’re an outdoor furniture destination, first and foremost — focused on premium furniture, kitchens, and accessories. We carry only the best brands, give real advice, and keep hundreds of pieces in stock.

Do you sell commercial patio furniture too?

Yes. We work with restaurants, campuses, developers, and high-end housing. Projects include restaurants, student housing, and colleges across the region. Our galleries show how we’ve transformed public patios and professional courtyards.

Yes — most of our brands offer customization in color, cushions, fabrics, and layout. You’ll get the options you want, without guessing.

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Cardinal Patio Furniture – The Midwest’s Premier Outdoor Living Store

Experience premium, in-stock outdoor furniture built for Midwest weather. Our 25,000 sq ft Champaign showroom features the Midwest’s largest selection of Berlin Gardens and POLYWOOD — the two leading poly brands in America — along with premium aluminum and hardwood styles designed for long-term comfort and performance. Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading to the good stuff, we’re here to guide you — not pressure you.

Sharon (“Furniture Mom”) gives honest advice. Mike keeps the best pieces in stock. Come compare the best side by side. Choose what fits. Take it home.

Sharon Pauza, co-owner of Cardinal Patio Furniture, holding an iPad in the outdoor showroom surrounded by premium poly lumber patio furniture

What We Do

Premium Outdoor Furniture — In Stock & Built for the Midwest. We help homeowners create outdoor spaces that look great and last. From porch refreshes to full backyard layouts, you’ll find the right pieces here — good, better, or best — without pressure.

The Midwest’s Largest Poly Selection
Dining sets. Deep seating. Fire tables. Adirondacks.
Poly, aluminum, and hardwood — in stock and ready to compare side by side.
This is what we’re known for.

Complete the Space
Beyond furniture, we also offer:
Pergolas & covered pavilions
Outdoor kitchens & premium grills
Umbrellas & accessories
Heirloom indoor wood by Jensen
If you want to take the project further, we can help you do it right — without juggling five vendors.

White-Glove Delivery
We deliver, assemble, and place everything exactly where it belongs.

Visit Our Champaign Showroom

Our 25,000 sq ft flagship showroom is located in Champaign, Illinois — right in the heart of Central Illinois.
From here, we serve homeowners and commercial buyers across Bloomington, Springfield, Decatur, Peoria, and throughout the Midwest for larger projects and premium brands. This is where you’ll find the Midwest’s largest in-stock selection — ready to compare side by side.

Tue-Fri 9-4 / Sat 10-4 / 217-352-7665
1100 W Bloomington Road, Champaign IL
Email: sharonpauza[at]aol.com

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50 Years. One Family. Built to Last.

Cardinal began in 1974 as a local construction company building bridges across Champaign County. In the 1980s, we became Cardinal Pool — designing backyard spaces for families throughout Central Illinois.
Today, Cardinal Patio Furniture is led by Sharon Law Pauza and her husband Mike. We operate from a 25,000 sq ft flagship showroom in Champaign — focused on premium outdoor furniture, honest guidance, and in-stock selection.
No pressure. No gimmicks. Just durable products and real help from the owners themselves.

What Sets Us Apart
50 years serving Central Illinois
Midwest’s largest poly patio furniture selection
One of the fastest-growing Berlin Gardens dealers nationally
Over 1,000 regional deliveries completed
We’re independent, resilient, and built for long-term relationships — not quick transactions.

Explore Our Champaign Showroom

Berlin Gardens deep seating poly furniture with striped cushions and a square fire table inside the Cardinal Patio Furniture showroom in Champaign, IL

Over 100 Premium Display Sets. Ready to Compare.

Walk into 25,000 sq ft of fully assembled outdoor furniture — deep seating, dining sets, fire tables, Adirondacks, and full patio layouts you can see and sit in today. We keep over 100 premium sets on display at any given time — with thousands more pieces in our warehouse ready to go.
This isn’t a catalog. It’s real inventory. Side-by-side comparison. Real comfort. Real scale.

Explore What’s In Stock

Logos of luxury outdoor furniture brands sold by Cardinal Patio Furniture including Berlin Gardens, Jensen, Woodard, Polywood, and Treasure Garden

Our Brands — Chosen, Not Collected

We don’t carry everything. We carry what performs.

Berlin Gardens — premium American-made poly, built for long-term comfort and durability.
POLYWOOD — trusted recycled poly with broad style and quick availability.
Jensen — heirloom Brazilian Walnut (Ipe) and teak for luxury homes.
Woodard — classic American aluminum with timeless design.
Treasure Garden & Fire Magic — premium shade and outdoor kitchen components.

Each line in our showroom is selected for material integrity, structural quality, and real-world Midwest performance — not marketing trends.

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Champaign IL lakeside red Adirondack chairs – Bright red Adirondack chairs around a stone fire pit with lake and homes in the background.

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1,000+ Real Deliveries. Real Homes. Real Proof.

See how homeowners across Champaign, Bloomington, Peoria, Springfield, and beyond have furnished patios, porches, lakefronts, and pool decks with Cardinal pieces. These aren’t stock photos. They’re real installations — organized town by town — so you can see exactly how our furniture lives in homes like yours. From simple Adirondack setups to full luxury backyard builds, the proof is in the patios.

Browse Our Residential Galleries

Poly ADA-compliant commercial outdoor seating at the iconic Jarling’s Custard Cup near the University of Illinois — custom color-matched design and white-glove installation by Cardinal Patio Furniture.

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Regional Installations. Built for High-Use Spaces.

From restaurants and rooftop lounges to student housing, campuses, and hospitality projects — we furnish durable, commercial-grade outdoor environments across Illinois and the Midwest. Our work spans Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota — with installations designed for heavy traffic, long-term performance, and clean, professional presentation. ADA-compliant picnic tables. High-use poly seating. Umbrellas and shade structures built to last.

See how businesses across the region are using Cardinal furniture in real commercial spaces.

Browse Our Commercial Galleries

What We Sell

Our showroom focuses on premium outdoor furniture — deep seating, dining sets, fire tables, conversation groupings, and full patio layouts — all built for Midwest durability and long-term comfort. We also offer pergolas, shade solutions, and select outdoor kitchen options for customers creating complete backyard spaces. Everything is in stock, customizable, and ready to deliver.

Who We Serve

We work with homeowners and commercial buyers who want to get it right the first time — choosing furniture built to last, not replace.

Homeowners
Our customers value comfort, durability, and design. Whether furnishing a covered porch, lakefront patio, or new construction home, you’ll find real options across good, better, and best — with guidance that helps you make the right call.

Commercial Clients
We regularly furnish restaurants, campuses, hospitality groups, and multi-unit developments with high-use outdoor furniture. From rooftop patios to ADA-compliant picnic areas, we deliver durable, professional installations across the Midwest.

A Thoughtful Fit
We’re best suited for buyers who value long-term quality and owner-level guidance. If you’re looking for the lowest price online, we may not be the right fit — but if you want furniture that performs for years, you’re in the right place.

Why Cardinal

50 years serving Central Illinois
100+ premium display sets on the floor
Hundreds more pieces in our warehouse
1,000+ regional white-glove deliveries completed

We deliver throughout Illinois and the surrounding Midwest — including Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and dozens of Central Illinois communities.
From our Champaign flagship showroom, our trucks regularly serve homeowners and commercial projects across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you still do pools?
A: We offer pool chemicals, supplies, and professional water testing. For larger pool construction or renovation projects, we’re happy to refer you to trusted local professionals.

Q: Do you have a large selection?
A: Yes. We have the Midwest’s largest in-stock selection of premium poly patio furniture, plus deep seating, fire tables, umbrellas, and more. With over 100 display sets on the floor and hundreds more in our warehouse, you’ll see real options — not just catalogs.

Q: What makes you different?
A: We’re owner-led, no-pressure, and focused on long-term quality. We stock the best brands, keep real inventory on hand, and help you choose what fits your space — not just what’s popular.

Q: Do you carry indoor furniture?
A: Yes. We carry Jensen indoor furniture made from solid Brazilian Walnut (Ipe), with one of the largest in-stock selections in Illinois.

Q: Do you sell outdoor kitchens?
A: Yes. We offer select semi-custom outdoor kitchen options using premium components. If you’re building a full backyard layout, we can help integrate it seamlessly.

Q: What is your primary focus?
A: Outdoor furniture is our core business. We specialize in premium patio furniture designed for Midwest durability, comfort, and long-term performance.

Q: What is your history?
A: We’ve been serving Central Illinois since 1974. What began as a construction business evolved into one of the Midwest’s most trusted outdoor furniture destinations.

Q: Do you sell commercial patio furniture?
A: Yes. We furnish restaurants, campuses, multi-unit developments, and hospitality spaces with commercial-grade outdoor furniture built for high-use environments.

Q: Why should I trust Cardinal?
A: Browse our customer galleries — we’ve completed over 1,000 regional deliveries. The work speaks for itself.

Q: Do you deliver and assemble?
A: Yes. We offer true white-glove delivery and full setup. We place everything where you want it and remove all packaging.

Q: Do I need an appointment?
A: No. Walk-ins are welcome. If you’d like dedicated planning time, appointments are available.

Q: Do you offer customization?
A: Yes. Most of our brands offer customization in color, cushions, finishes, and configurations.

Q: Do you serve outside Champaign?
A: Yes. We regularly deliver throughout Central Illinois and across the Midwest, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

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Midwest’s largest in-stock selection of premium outdoor furniture and pergolas. Based in Champaign, IL — serving homeowners and commercial buyers across the region.

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