Most of us on the forum love wood furniture, but I have a new addiction. I used to be crazy about oak and mahogany furniture, but then a few weeks ago I ran across some pictures on Pinterest of a teak table and chairs that created feelings of lust. What caught my attention at first was the pair of table extensions standing up like gull wings in the middle of table. I had to enlarge the picture to see what it was. The oval tables extensions actually folded up and dropped into a recess in the table for storage, but that is not what kept my attention. I hunted for more pictures on Pinterest for their products and ended up wasting a few hours looking at furniture. My favortie was a teak table with a set of wicker back chairs. I do not plan to replace my oak dining room table and chairs, but the teak table and chairs would be fantastic out on the deck. That is one of the biggest advantages I am finding out about teak, is how well it stands up to outdoor conditions. It is more expensive than the steel, glass, and plastic furniture we have looked at for outside before, but this is furniture I would be proud to own for years. Do any of you have teak or wicker furniture you use outdoors? Does it last as long as I think it will? I keep looking at all the pictures of the furniture. I think my partner is about to concede to the fact I will never be satisfied with that glass topped table with its atrocious umbrella. Removed Link moderator's note: removed website link, see point 1.1 of usage rules
Buy the best outdoor furniture in the most classic style possible. You will have it a life time if you do. Most of our outdoor furniture is heavy black painted metal: spring chairs, stacking metal chairs, tables. We also bought an aluminum covered in heavy vinyl wicker set. Two of the three sets are around twenty years old now. With three sets we have seating, dining areas in different parts of the yard. Don't be afraid to keep an eye out at places like Goodwill. One of my metal tables and two metal glass end tables came from there. A touch (can) of automotive spray paint can freshen them up if needed.
Let me just tell you that teak is going to go great outdoors (unless you are in an area where you have like 50 below winters) it is actually renowned for its natural durability in extreme weather condition. It works extremely well and I do have to admit that I make sure that I treat it every year, but it still looks as good as it did when I bought it seven years ago!
Outdoor furniture should look good in its own style. It gives classic historian look to the garden if it is designed properly. Also, if it is made with the heavy metal with the durability which can be fight with the extreme weather condition.
Hi guys! I also love to collect a lot of furniture especially in the balcony of my house. I agree with most of you that collecting outdoor furniture can be quite addictive. You just have to pick the right kind of furniture that will suit your taste. Have a nice day collecting furnitures!
