Outdoor Dining Tables

Choosing the Right Outdoor Dining Table

The best outdoor dining table should fit your available space, provide enough seating for the people you regularly entertain, and leave sufficient room for chairs and walkways. Consider the table’s shape, dimensions, materials, seating capacity, and umbrella compatibility before selecting a design.

Lloyd Flanders offers outdoor tables in traditional, transitional, and contemporary styles, making it possible to coordinate a dining area with surrounding lounge furniture and architectural features.

Outdoor Dining Table Shapes

Round Dining Tables

Round tables encourage conversation and work especially well in square patios and more compact dining areas. Pedestal bases can provide additional legroom by eliminating corner legs.

Square Dining Tables

Square tables create a balanced arrangement for four diners and complement patios with symmetrical layouts. Larger square tables may accommodate additional seating while maintaining an intimate configuration.

Rectangular Dining Tables

Rectangular tables provide generous surface space and are often the best choice for larger families and outdoor entertaining. They also fit naturally on long decks, patios, and covered porches.

Oval Dining Tables

Oval tables offer much of the seating capacity of a rectangular table while softening the corners. Their curved profiles can improve movement around the dining area and complement traditional outdoor settings.

Materials and Tabletop Options

This category includes multiple outdoor furniture materials. Lloyd Loom dining tables offer a refined woven appearance, while resin wicker provides a durable synthetic weave in traditional and contemporary designs. Explore the broader Lloyd Loom wicker furniture collection to compare coordinated woven seating and dining pieces.

Teak dining tables provide the natural warmth and character of solid wood. Some models combine teak or woven bases with glass, ceramic, or other durable tabletop materials. Browse the Lloyd Flanders teak furniture collection for additional coordinating options.

Review each product page carefully to confirm the tabletop material, whether glass is included, and whether the table requires assembly.

Selecting the Proper Table Size

Begin by measuring the complete dining area rather than only the space occupied by the table. Allow enough clearance for dining chairs to pull out and for guests to walk behind occupied seats comfortably.

• Small spaces: Compact round and square tables work well for balconies, breakfast patios, and intimate dining areas.
• Medium spaces: Mid-sized round and rectangular tables provide flexible seating for everyday meals and casual entertaining.
• Large spaces: Long rectangular and expansive round tables accommodate larger groups and more substantial outdoor layouts.

Actual seating capacity depends on the table dimensions, base design, chair width, and amount of personal space desired for each diner.

Umbrella-Ready Outdoor Dining Tables

Many outdoor dining tables include an umbrella hole for adding shade, but this feature varies by model. Confirm umbrella-hole availability on the individual product page before ordering. Umbrellas and compatible bases are generally purchased separately unless specifically stated otherwise.

Complete Your Outdoor Dining Area

Coordinate the table with chairs that provide the correct seat height, scale, and clearance beneath the tabletop. Armchairs require additional consideration because the arms must fit comfortably below or beside the table apron.

Browse the complete outdoor dining furniture collection to compare tables, chairs, and coordinated dining options from Lloyd Flanders.

Outdoor Dining Table FAQs

What shape is best for an outdoor dining table?

Round and square tables work well in compact or symmetrical areas, while rectangular and oval tables generally provide more seating for larger gatherings. The best choice depends on the shape of your patio and the number of diners.

How much clearance should I leave around the table?

Leave enough room for chairs to pull away from the table and for people to walk behind occupied seats. Measure the full dining zone before choosing a table rather than relying only on the tabletop dimensions.

Do all outdoor dining tables include an umbrella hole?

No. Umbrella-hole availability varies by model. Check the individual product specifications to confirm whether a particular table accommodates a patio umbrella.

Are glass or ceramic tabletops included?

Inclusion depends on the table. Review the individual product page to confirm the tabletop material and whether glass, ceramic, or another surface is included with the base.

Can I combine a table and chairs from different collections?

Yes, provided the seat height, arm height, table clearance, scale, finish colors, and overall styling are compatible. Pieces from the same collection usually offer the most coordinated appearance.