Rose Cottage Ltd

I’m actually in the market for outdoor dining furniture at the moment. I’ve looked at Bistro sets – but most of the tables are just too small for my current need. I found one extraordinary round mosaic table that was about 48″ which would be near-perfect, but they wanted $2500 – just for the tabletop! If I wanted a heavy and expensive Frisbee – and no chairs, that would be just dandy.

Below you’ll find some reasonably-priced outdoor dining options – with chairs!

This Gateleg Patio Table And Stowable Chairs set has appeared on Rose Cottage Ltd before – and for apparently good reasons as it was one of the most popular products of 2011. In fact, if you don’t want to wait for a “backordered” situation, now might be the time to make this purchase.

This compact table set has six chairs that stow under the tabletop for unobtrusive storage. The tabletop leaves fold down and the folding chairs stack neatly between the table legs, allowing the entire set to be stored in less than 9′ sq. of patio space.

The weatherproof set is made from Brazilian eucalyptus that’s 30% harder than mahogany and its natural oils and tight grain prevent damage from rain, mold, and termites. The oval tabletop provides ample room for six adults and the chairs’ backrests and seats provide comfort and stability. Left alone, the wood will develop a unique silvery gray patina, or it may be oiled to retain its original appearance.

For just under $600, this is really good value and beautiful furniture for your deck, patio, or garden.

Sizes:
Table- 30 1/2″ H x 67″ L x 40 1/2″ W
Chair: 32″ H x 19″ W x 19″ L

Another best seller from 2011 is the Trestle Patio Table and Stow Away Chairs.

Similar to the Gateleg table set above, the chairs fold and stack between the two trestle supports, allowing the entire set to be stored within the table’s footprint. The weatherproof table and chairs are made from Brazilian eucalyptus that is 30% harder than mahogany and has natural oils and a tight grain that prevent damage from rain, mold, and termites.

The 40″-wide octagonal tabletop provides ample room for four adults and each chair has a slightly curved backrest and supports up to 300 lbs., ensuring comfort and stability. Left alone, the wood will develop a unique silvery gray patina, or it may be oiled to retain its original appearance.

Just under $400 for this set – and you can order extra chairs if you need them!

Sizes:
Table: 28″ H x 37 3/4″ Diam.
Chair: 34 3/4″ H x 18 1/4″ W x 16 1/2″ L

Need a smaller set for a smaller area? How about some of these Bistro set options?

Here’s the stylish Manchego Round Swirl Bar Bistro Set

With its 30-inch tabletop, this set is perfect in intimate corners or along walkways and it is no surprise why it is the favorite of streetside cafes.

The table originated in France but the name itself is a puzzle. Some say it has Russian origins as it sounds similar to a Russian word for “hurry up.” Others claim it originates from the French word “bistrouille,” a term from Northern France meaning a mixture of coffee and brandy or an inexpensive drink.

Wrought Iron Furniture and cushions shown are included.

Need something a little more contemporary?

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The Vento Wicker Granite Bistro Set comes with a 30″ round granite top and 2 stackable side chairs.

This all weather wicker is constructed using high density Polyethylene resin with color, temperature and UV stabilizers and powder coated aluminum frames.

Sizes
Table: 30″W x 29″H
Side Chairs: 22″L x 33″H x 24″W

Later this week: Potting benches and gardener’s accessories…

+ Hammock recommendations

+ Non-dining outdoor seating options

Recalling the hardwood platform rockers from the early 1900s, this glider furniture is made from sturdy weatherproof Brazilian eucalyptus.

Eucalyptus has a Janka hardness rating of 1,125–30% higher than mahogany–making it one of the densest, strongest woods in the world. Eucalyptus natural oils and tight grain prevent damage from rain, mold, and termites, allowing confident outdoor storage. The eucalyptus is kiln dried to enhance its durability, and the furniture is crafted with hardwood doweling and stainless steel hardware to ensure years of reliable use. A ball bearing suspension system provides smooth, relaxed gliding forward and backward with minimal effort. Left alone, the wood will develop a unique silvery gray patina, or it may be oiled to retain its original appearance.

Glider Bench. 48″ W x 26″ D x 36″ H.

NOTE: Brazilian Eucalyptus Glider Chair is also sold separately.

If I had been blindfolded and placed on a garden bench in summers long past I could tell you which Grandmother I was visiting – just by the nature of the garden bench.

My Mother’s Mother would have nothing in the yard to sit on that was not made of wood. This may have been because my Mother’s Father was an expert woodworker and wood carver.

Perhaps she would have selected the Lutyens Eucalyptus English Garden Bench – which even comes in your choice of three colors.

Practical and simple style that would have coordinated perfectly with everything else in her garden.

On the other hand, my Father’s Mother would have preferred this Grape Vine Vintage-Style Garden Bench.

She wouldn’t have cared that it was powder-coated aluminum. Every piece of outdoor seating in her yard was ornate and mostly, wrought iron. Not as practical or simple as the bench above, but in tune with the more formal design of this grandmother’s yard and garden.

In an effort at full disclosure I should probably tell you that one of my sisters, who was about 3 years old at the time, did manage to get her arm firmly caught in the scroll work of one of my grandmother’s wrought iron chairs. While my father thought this was a good, if temporary way to keep track of one of six children, my mother eventually freed my sister from the chair.

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This should help. Eventually, no matter what your today’s weather forecast is, you will want to sit outside!

Eucalyptyus Bistro Set

For dining or just chat, the casual comfort of our Bistro Set is a practical addition to your outdoor spaces. Lightweight and portable, it’s constructed of durable, weather-resistant and eco-friendly eucalyptus. This dense hardwood has the beautiful grain, rich color and smooth finish of teak, yet it’s less expensive and easier to maintain.

The three-piece set, with square table and two chairs, has an oil finish that weathers to a soft gray over time. All three pieces fold for convenient storage in the off-season. Additional folding chairs sold in pairs for your extra seating needs.

Eucalyptyus Bistro Set

On a 23 degree morning in North Carolina…

Here’s a great outdoor seating option – for the dog as well! Who says you can’t give a summer-season Christmas gift?

Natural white cedar glider with traditional log styling throughout. Even the joiner brackets are crafted of solid wood.

Rustic Natural Cedar Log Glider

Carolina Rustica offers top quality furniture from manufacturers.

This Eagle One Adirondack distinguished traditional chair or foot stool is ideal at the driving range or around the clubhouse. It is made from recycled plastic lumber so maintenance is almost nil – lasting for years and years.

~Product Dimensions – Chair – 32L x 30W x 38H
~Foot Stool – 16L x 22W x 22H

~Available Colors – Green, White, Black, Driftwood, Cedar and Brown

This potting bench is perfect for those with limited space in their backyard garden. Nothing more annoying when you have gardening tasks to complete and accessories in five separate locations!

Keep everything you need for starting seeds and repotting plants, right at your fingertips. This potting bench features hooks for scissors and hand tools, and a roomy bottom shelf for storing soil and pots. The planting area has a slatted top so extra soil collects in a plastic slide-out bin below. At just 37″ wide, the bench can be located almost anywhere to give you a convenient work area.

Classic Potting Bench

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