Many thanks! I will keep an eye out for Meadowcraft. It's so hard to know what to look for so this helps.

Scancom is a larger manufacturer of outdoor furniture, You cant buy from them directly but they offer quality products at a good price from many established retailers
http://www.scancom.net/products/

We got lovely cast furniture (tables and chairs) at BJ's Warehouse a few years back. They seem to carry 'a' design each year. If you have one (or maybe even a costco) nearby it's at least worh a look. I seem to remember paying for 6 chairs, cushions and the rectangle table a little more than one "name brand" chair would have cost retail. We figured we could replace it every few years if need be and still end up ahead. It's holding up wonderfuly so far.

I don't have any but have heard very good things about Costco outdoor furniture.