Summer is here, so it’s time to take the dinner party outside. You’ll need more than just a good meal and a few bottles of bubbly to do that, though. An outdoor dining table—a big one if you’ve got a big group—is essential to a successful evening spent eating al fresco. Before you snap one up, it’s important to consider the space you’ve got on hand and how this large new piece of furniture will fit into it. You’ll also want a table that’s durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of a large gathering and to brave the occasional rainfall. Here, seven of our top picks to keep top-of-mind in your search.
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Williams Sonoma Home Outdoor Rectangular Dining Table
Image Credit: Williams Sonoma Home If you’re going to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors, then you should bring a few friends along to enjoy it with. At a whopping ten feet long, Williams Sonoma’s table has plenty of room for a big meal with your mates. The powder-coated aluminum will hold up even after it rains, too.
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Ethnicraft Outdoor Dining Table
Image Credit: Bloomingdale's There’s something to be said for letting a material speak for itself. Ethnicraft’s no-frills table gives teak a moment in the sun, so you and your guests can appreciate the wood’s natural, organic appeal. The design is available in small and medium sizes, too, for those who prefer more intimate outdoor luncheons.
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Bernhardt Madura Outdoor Dining Table
Image Credit: Bloomingdale's Bernhardt’s table looks a bit like someone built a piece of furniture out of a tree stump, but that proximity to nature is part of its appeal. It’s made of carbonized teak, hence the gray color, so it’s a real standout in an otherwise light, airy outdoor setup.
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WoodenSteel Baron Dining Table
Image Credit: WoodenSteel No dinner is complete without a few bottles of wine, and with this piece of furniture, your vintages will already have their own seat at the table. The metal trough in the middle can hold up to 20 bottles at a time, which will keep the drinks flowing late into the night. Cheers to that.
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Sika Design George Outdoor Dining Table
Image Credit: One Kings Lane Sika Design’s take is a simple, approachable one, but it’s also highly functional. There’s a circular cutout in the center that can be used for mounting an umbrella, plus, it won’t take up too much space in your yard. Its materials are well-considered, too: All of the teak used in the table is recycled from old homes, railroad supports and fishing boats.
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Kelly Behun Piatro Dining Table
Image Credit: The Invisible Collection This table is for the more artistic crowd. The surface features a mosaic inlay of various neutral colors, all coming together to create one image of a palm-tree frond swaying in the breeze. The bleached mahogany legs are equally sculptural in their design—you can even request a custom mosaic artwork if you’d like.
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Design Within Reach Terassi Table
Image Credit: Design Within Reach Terassi can accommodate gatherings both large and small. It’s an extension table that can seat six people when all folded up, and 10 when unfurled. The rounded edges of the top and legs give it a softer look, and there’s a spot in the middle to slot an umbrella on particularly sunny days.
