Garden tables

Your garden table should comfortably seat your regular gatherings whilst leaving generous space to move. Tables seating two to four work beautifully in compact gardens or balconies, whilst larger designs accommodating six to eight suit spacious patios and frequent entertaining. Measure your area carefully, ensuring at least 90cm clearance around the table for comfortable movement.

Think about how you use your garden – smaller tables suit everyday use, whilst larger designs create a focal point for gatherings. The right outdoor table balances your space with your lifestyle, providing a comfortable amount of room without overwhelming your patio.

The best material for your outdoor table depends on climate, maintenance preferences and the look you want to create. A teak garden table offers exceptional weather resistance, with natural oils protecting against rain and sun whilst developing a characterful silver-grey patina.

For those drawn to relaxed texture, wicker brings lightweight practicality suited to covered patios. Metal designs in steel provide lasting durability with contemporary appeal, whilst wooden tables introduce natural warmth that ages beautifully.

Consider your garden's exposure – coastal locations benefit from rust-resistant materials, whilst sheltered spaces offer more flexibility. Quality construction ultimately matters more than material alone.

The best shape for your garden table follows your outdoor space and how you gather. Round tables create natural conversation by bringing everyone together without hierarchy, working beautifully in square courtyards or compact patios. Rectangular designs suit longer gardens, offering practical flexibility for varying group sizes whilst sitting comfortably against walls when needed. Square tables bring balanced proportions to smaller spaces without feeling cramped.

Your garden's architecture often suggests the answer – curved patios welcome round tables, whilst linear terraces complement rectangular shapes. Choose what feels right for how your outdoor space naturally moves.

Neptune garden tables are crafted from carefully selected materials that stand up to the elements, requiring straightforward care to maintain their beauty. Teak tables benefit from our Exterior Wood Cleaner for regular upkeep, with IsoGuard® Topcoat Oil refreshing the protective finish every couple of years as wear occurs. Wicker tables simply need brushing with soft bristles and occasional hosing to remove debris. Metal designs require dusting with a dry cloth, whilst stone surfaces need prompt attention to spills and periodic resealing.

Our garden care guide provides detailed maintenance instructions for each material, ensuring your table ages gracefully through years of use.