This weekend I discovered that we had a desperate need for an outdoor dining table. After years of carrying the inside dining table outside (which I sort of like), Sara Kate said, "enough", and I went on the hunt to find an acceptable outdoor dining table that doesn't look or feel junky or make me feel guilty for consuming more crap. Here are my top picks at a range of prices in wood and metal with a bit of a modern and traditional mix..... Got a recommendation? Comment below....
My Top Picks:
>> Lister S-Line Teak Folding Table from Curran - Curran is a great source for aspirational, hard to find outdoor furniture brands at a better price. This is a great table with pressure molded teak and a stainless steel frame.
>> Inox Table from DWR - This Swiss-made stainless steel table is a really durable stylish modern pick (and on SALE right now). Catherine and Larry like using the smaller, round version on their balcony.
>> Eddy Table from CB2 - This Inox copy is a nice, lower budget alternative if you're looking for a small two seater.
>> Broadway Teak Table from Gardenside - This came in as a tip from a reader while looking for the accompanying outdoor chairs.
>> Square and Round Folding Bistro Tables - These classic, all metal French designs are affordable, tough and you can put them away in the winter.
>> Teak Folding Bistro Tables - From the same source, these are still simple, though a nice, wood upgrade.
>> Weekender Table from CB2 - This is a nice, parson's style, affordable design for four to six people. Made of solid plantation-grown eucalyptus wood, it's also considered a green product.
Reader Top Picks
>> Plateau Tables by Material Process - from Niina: "perfect for outdoor use -- the material is heavy, weatherproof, and beautifully designed (the designer is DESU Design's David Scott)."
>> Ikea Malaro - from Sara Kate
>> Mendocino Table from Crate & Barrel - from Penny in NYC: "It's a classic teak table - simple and clean lined. I'm using it with 4 of the CB2 Sunny chairs in white, and 2 vintage white wire Bertoia chairs."
>> Miika Espresso Folding Table and Baja Dining Table by World Market - from Thomas: "Its cheap and good looking"
>> Luma and Etra Tables by Modern Outdoor - from Greg in Pasadena, CA
Editor Top Picks:
>> Zinc Folding Table from NapaStyle - Nice design, but a bit on the expensive side...
>> Veranda Tile Dining Table from Crate & Barrel - Aaron saw this in person and really liked it. With a warm, clay tile top that is sanded smooth, it has a lot more style than you'd expect.
>> Custom Outdoor Dining Table Picnic Style from Nellies - Found this a few years ago and still love it, though it's a custom solution and not easily available.
>> Pistachio Bistro Patio Table for Small Outdoor Spaces
>> Dirk Wynants' Gargantua Table for Extremis - Very imaginative and practical big round table
Other Places To Look
>> Room & Board Outdoor Tables - Good quality, good style...
>> Smith & Hawken Outdoor Tables - Good quality, not a lot of style....
>> Restoration Hardware Outdoor Tables - Good quality, a little less style...
>> Westminster Teak Outdoor Tables - All teak all the time
>> Janus et Cie - Specializing in top of the line European imports
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anyone have experience with world market or ikea outdoor dining tables?
we are going to buy an outdoor dining set later in the summer once outdoor furniture goes on sale.
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IKEA outdoor furniture usually sells out before the summer gets going so I'd check before making the trip to see if they have stock. I have an IKEA acacia table and 6 chairs - table seats 10 when the leaves are open - and I LOVE it. It looks like teak, it's sturdy, it can take the Canadian winter without being brought inside and it cost $492.00 CDN (all taxes in) for the table and 6 chairs. Not on sale. Deal of century. I would totally recommend IKEA for outdoor furniture though dealing with the place can be a pain and you can't buy the summer line online, at least in Canada.
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We have the IKEA BOLLÖ acacia wood table. It's only meant to seat four, but because our small patio is the only place we fit a dining table in our small apt., we added six BOLLÖ chairs. We oiled the wood, as recommended, and so far, so good even though it has been a rainy spring/summer in DC (oiling every season should really help with longevity)! Though the chairs are small, they're very sturdy. All of it also folds up, so we'll be able to store it in the basement for winter, which is nice.
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