With the official start of outdoor dining season weeks away, 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: A George Table Outdoor with a trestle base is approximately 94.4 inches long and made of recycled teak. It is 16,995 SEK ($2,061.50 USD) from Artilleriet. 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: From Ikea, an Ängsö outdoor dining table measures 80.7 inches long and is stained white; $299. Above: A 59-inch-long Barlow Tyrie Equinox Rectangular Dining Table has a teak tabletop and stainless steel frame and is $1,899 at Didrik’s. Above: Made of sustainably sourced teak, a 102-inch Teaka Table seats eight; $1,399 from Article. Above: A 79-inch Kayu Teak Dining Table is constructed of solid, unfinished planks that will develop a patina over time; $2,210 at DWR.
Above: A Regatta Natural Extension Dining Table made of solid FSC-certified teak has two self-storing butterfly extension leaves (expanded, it seats 12); $2,339 at Crate & Barrel. Above: Pure II Rectangular Dining Table by Henry Hall Designs measures 70.75 by 37.5 inches; $2,700. For more information on showrooms or purchasing, contact Henry Hall Designs. Above: The Dakota Dining Table is made from white oak wood and measures 77 inches in length; $1,799 from Crate & Barrel. Above: From venerable UK-based teak furniture maker Barlow Tyrie (known for its high-quality products); the 59-inch Monaco Dining Table is $1,569 at Didrik’s. 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:
