Outdoor Dining Tables: Round, Folding & Bistro

Outdoor tables on their own, so you can match them with chairs you already have. Sizes run from 60cm bistro tables to 160cm+ dining tables, in acacia, teak, pine, poly rattan with timber or glass tops, and aluminium.

Round, square, folding and bar-height styles are all in the range.

What size outdoor table do I need?

Allow about 60cm of table edge per person; a 160cm rectangular table seats six.

Table size	Seats	Suits
60cm round or square bistro	2	Balcony, coffee for two
80–100cm round	3–4	Small courtyard
120–150cm rectangle	4–6	Family deck
160–200cm rectangle	6–8	Entertaining

Is a round outdoor dining table better for small spaces?

Usually, yes. A round table has no corners to walk around, so it fits tight courtyards and lets everyone see each other.

For long, narrow decks a rectangle uses the space better. Measure the walkway either side before you choose.

Which outdoor table material is best?

Acacia and teak suit covered patios and look warm, aluminium is the lightest and will not rust, and glass or timber-look tops on rattan are the easiest to wipe clean.

Acacia / teak: solid timber; oil once or twice a year.
Aluminium: light, rust-free, easy to move.
Poly rattan base: pairs with rattan chairs; tops are glass or timber.
Folding tables: pack flat when you need the space.

What height is an outdoor bar table?

Bar tables are about 100–110cm high and need bar stools; standard dining tables are 70–76cm.

Check the stool seat height is 25–30cm lower than the table top.

What should I check before I order an outdoor table?

Check the table height, the top material, the leg position and whether it folds.

Legs at the corners let chairs tuck in on every side; a central pedestal suits round tables. If you plan to add a parasol, look for an umbrella hole in the top. Glass tops need a stable, level surface.

If you already own chairs, measure their seat height and arm height so they slide under the new table. Folding tables are handy for parties and pack flat against a wall in winter. For a bistro set, pair a 60cm table with two folding chairs.

Can I pay it off?

Yes. Pay with Afterpay or Zip, or check out with PayPal. A $202.55 folding acacia garden table (160 x 85 x 75cm) is four fortnightly Afterpay payments of $50.64.