The Midwest’s Largest Selection of the World’s Finest Wood Furniture
At Cardinal Patio Furniture, we carry more Jensen Furniture than any showroom in the Midwest — and we focus on their most premium outdoor collection: handcrafted Brazilian Walnut (Ipe) furniture built to outperform and outlast any other wood line on the market. Jensen is often compared to Stickley, but in truth, it outperforms Stickley in material, durability, and design. This is timeless, heavy, beautiful, and built to age with grace - Jensen is the Ferrari of outdoor living.
Why Jensen?
Strength, Beauty, and 50+ Year Outdoor Performance.
Jensen furniture is built from 100% FSC®-certified Brazilian Walnut (Ipe) — a insanely dense, rich, sustainably harvested hardwood that holds up in rain, heat, and freeze-thaw cycles without warping, splintering, or breaking down. Naturally insect- and decay-resistant, it greatly outperforms teak, acacia, and composite wood alternatives over the long haul.
50+ year outdoor lifespan
Rich brown tones that naturally age to elegant silver
Strong enough for luxury residential or commercial use
Precision joinery and graceful design across all pieces
While Jensen also produces Grade-A teak lines, Cardinal specializes in their Brazilian Walnut collection, as it performs better in Midwest conditions and simply looks more refined.
Midwestern Selection, Customizable Style
At our 25,000 sq ft Champaign, IL showroom, you’ll find the Midwest’s largest Jensen display, including deep seating, dining, coffee tables, daybeds, and more — all crafted in Ipe. Roughly half of our customers buy from in-stock Jensen inventory, while the other half configure their perfect set using our custom options and fabric swatches. We provide full guidance on layout, spacing, Sunbrella fabric selection, cushion construction, and matching other outdoor features like pergolas or kitchens.
Multiple height options: dining, counter, and bar
Matching Ipe coffee tables, dining tables, end tables
Commercial-grade Sunbrella fabrics or Ultra-Leather
Built-in elegance, zero shortcuts
Customer Gallery – Real Jensen Outdoor Deliveries
Our Jensen photo gallery is still growing, but here are a few local deliveries that showcase the beauty and weight of this remarkable furniture line. More photos and in-showroom configurations available during your visit.
Who Buys Jensen Furniture?
Jensen is not for everyone — and that’s the point. Our customers choose Jensen when they want the best outdoor wood furniture available, and they want it to feel as good as it looks. This brand is especially popular with:
Affluent homeowners in legacy homes or historic renovations
Designers seeking high-end natural wood textures
Upscale commercial clients looking for heirloom-grade installations
Families upgrading from failed teak, acacia, or metal sets
With proper care, Jensen sets last 50+ years outdoors and can be refinished for a whole new life indoors — though many customers just let them age naturally to silver and keep enjoying the strength.
Delivery, Custom Orders, and Regional Reach
We offer white-glove delivery of Jensen furniture throughout Illinois and the greater Midwest, with extended delivery available on large orders.
No shipping — we deliver, install, and inspect
Custom configurations often delivered in a few weeks
We also offer layout guidance and cushion matching for built environments
Visit Cardinal – See Jensen in Person
If you’re shopping for premium wood furniture that feels as good as it looks, Jensen belongs on your shortlist. And if you want the best place to experience it — you’ve already found it.
📍 Located in Champaign, IL – Exit off I-74
🛋️ Walk-ins welcome, or call for expert appointments
🚚 White-glove delivery available across IL, MO, IN, and beyond
A Note on Jensen Indoor Furniture
While this page focuses on outdoor furniture, Jensen also produces the world’s finest indoor wood seating and dining pieces, all crafted from the same Brazilian Walnut material. We maintain a large inventory of indoor Jensen items in a separate showroom zone. Ask us in person or explore our Indoor Furniture page to learn more.
