The start of outdoor dining season is here, and it’s time to take stock. We’ve rounded up a selection of rectangular wooden tables suitable for dining in the open air. They all meet the requirements for longevity, capacity, simplicity (and in some cases, expandability). Here are 10 favorites.
Above: An 80-inch Terassi Dining Table by husband-and-wife designers Julie and Mika Tolvanen of Helsinki is 60 inches long and made of teak; $2,507.50 at DWR. Above: The Kinney Teak Outdoor Dining Table, with a steel strut and trestle legs, is made of solid wood that’s certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council; $1,699 at Crate & Barrel. Above: Skagerak’s Overlap Table has a Western red cedar top and powder-coated steel legs (they’re shown in green and also come in black); 21,995 DKK. Above: The Playa Outdoor Dining Table, made with FSC-certified mahogany wood, is $599 at West Elm. Above: Designed by Børge Mogensen, the FSC-certified teak Deck Folding Table can be folded flat; $1,487.50 at DWR. Above: The Grove Teak Dining Table is $2,198 at Terrain. Above: The Crosby Teak Dining Table is expandable and seats up to 10 guests; $2,398 at Serena & Lily. Above: The Ronde Teak Dining Table has been pre-treated for a driftwood-gray patina; $1,849 at Rejuvenation.
Above: Made of sustainably sourced teak, a 102-inch Teaka Table seats eight; $1,499 from Article.
Above: A George Table Outdoor with a trestle base is approximately 94.4 inches long and made of recycled teak. It is 17,890 SEK from Artilleriet.
Are you designing or updating a dining area on an outdoor deck or patio? For tips and inspiration, see our curated guide to Decks & Patios 101. And if you’re in need of a different size or style of outdoor table, see:
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