The IKEA Bollo is one of those products that you see popping up in photos from homes worldwide. (The image above shows a Swedish balcony.) We bought ours last year for our deck. It was simple, cheap and collapsible—exactly what we were looking for...
We originally planned to fold up the table and store it inside our closet over the winter, but since we're actually pretty lazy about our outdoor space we left it out all season. It's weathered its first Chicago winter surprisingly well. Made from acacia wood, it lightens a little in color over many months of use. (You can see the weathered edges in the photo above.)
The size is 44 x 25, big enough to accommodate four people but small enough to fit on a narrowish deck with a couple of chairs. At just $49.99, it's also one of the least expensive outdoor tables we've found. For more information, click here.
Photo: Alvhem Estate Agents
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We totally own these. One table, two chairs and a bench for the porch. We've loved them!
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I adore this table! Some friends have it and it is great for city living. If I still had an outdoor space I would invest in a second.
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does this table have an umbrella hole?
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Erin, no, it does not.
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We also have this table 4 chairs, and while I really want to love it, I just don't. We stowed ours for the winter but it still weathered considerably after one summer and is turning white-ish. The chairs are not very comfortable and too narrow IMO. I totally agree it's an awesome deal and good for small spaces, but I wish we had spent a little more on something more comfortable that would stand the test of time. In the end we'll probably hang onto it and cover it w/a tablecloth when we're having a party & need an extra table.
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Hello. Love the table, but don't see any chairs from IKEA that match. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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