Outdoor Dining Sets
Outdoor dining sets with a table and matching chairs, from 3 piece bistro sets for two up to 11 piece settings for ten. Most are poly rattan with cushions; there are also timber, steel and plastic sets.
Check the piece count first. It tells you how many people the set seats.
What size outdoor dining set do I need?
Count the people you seat most often, then pick the piece count that matches; the table is always one of the pieces.
| Set | Chairs | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece | 2 | Balcony or couple |
| 5 piece | 4 | Small family |
| 7 piece | 6 | Family plus guests |
| 9 piece | 8 | Regular entertaining |
| 11 piece | 10 | Large decks and patios |
Leave 75–90cm clear behind every chair. A 7 piece setting with a 150–180cm table needs a floor area of roughly 3 x 2.5m.
Are outdoor dining chairs comfortable for long meals?
Chairs with seat cushions and armrests are the most comfortable for long lunches; plain slatted or mesh chairs suit quick meals and are faster to dry after rain.
Many sets include seat and back cushions with removable covers. Check the listing for what is in the box before you order spare cushions.
Which material is best for an outdoor dining setting?
Poly rattan on a steel frame is the easiest to live with; timber gives a warmer look but needs oiling.
- Poly rattan: wipe-clean weave, often with a glass or timber-look table top.
- Acacia or teak: solid timber tables and chairs; oil once or twice a year.
- Steel or aluminium: slim, light frames; many fold flat for storage.
- Plastic: light and low cost, good for kids or a holiday house.
How do I keep an outdoor dining table and chairs looking good?
Store cushions out of the rain, and wipe the frame and table top with mild soapy water.
A fitted cover stops leaves and bird droppings staining the weave. Tighten any bolts at the start of each summer.
What should I check before I order an outdoor dining set?
Check the table size, chair count, cushion colour and assembly details in the listing.
Some sets ship in two or three cartons and need a few people to carry them in. If you plan to add an umbrella, look for a table with an umbrella hole. Stacking chairs save space in winter.
Can I pay it off?
Yes. Pay with Afterpay or Zip, or check out with PayPal. A $650.00 five piece outdoor dining setting is four fortnightly Afterpay payments of $162.50.
Pair it with
- Sun Lounges – loungers for the pool or lawn
- Outdoor Storage – boxes to keep cushions dry
- Swing Chairs – a hanging seat for the corner of the deck
