Best garden furniture dining set

Entertain a crowd easily with a chic table that has two slide-out end sections set on a sturdy aluminium frame. With showerproof seat cushions on the eight city-smart rope-effect chairs, you can leave this set outside without any bother.

Raise your alfresco dining game with this mid-height set that’s also perfect for patio drinks. With the table height at 95cm and beautifully made from FSC-certified acacia and hand-woven synthetic rope, the design has a real nod to mid-century style. It’s UV-resistant with showerproof seat and backrest cushions.

If you love a loaf after a lazy meal, this set with seats that recline to five different positions is for you. Made from hardwearing acacia, the timber has been pre-treated with several protective coats of woodstain while the cushion pads are water repellent.

With an airy open weave, this set is light to lift and the chairs are stackable, so it’s a great choice if you like to switch up your dining spot. The bamboo-effect rattan seats and chair backs are high on style but low on fuss, requiring an occasional wipe-over with warm soapy water.

This ingenious rising table is equipped with a simple-to-operate gas-lift mechanism, effortlessly gliding from coffee table (53cm high) to dining table (76cm) in seconds. The easy-care aluminium table is teamed with four armchairs that are tough enough to withstand winters outside – just stash the cushions somewhere dry.

Acacia wood is a fast-growing and durable hardwood, making it one of the most eco-friendly wood choices. With tactile faux-rope chair backs, this set boasts good looks too, with go-with-everything classic lines and a soothing neutral palette. Pre-treated with a polyurethane sealer and acrylic topcoat, the timber will withstand sun and rain, but should be re-treated annually and is best stored through the winter.

Designed to sit snugly in a patio corner, this sofa table set offers a cosy spot to eat. Ideal for laidback dining with a 65cm-high glass-topped table, it will effortlessly accommodate family and friends for lunch, supper or late-night cocktails. Two matching footstools mean extra guests are welcome.

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