Outdoor patio furniture wood

Wooden outdoor furniture – where to shop and what to buy

Looking for the best wooden outdoor furniture? Whether you opt for teak, acacia or eucalyptus, wooden patio furniture makes for a stylish, practical, and durable addition to the backyard.

Available untreated or stained, wooden patio furniture can be sourced in a wide range of tones, any of which will blend beautifully into any outdoor setting, whether that's a classic courtyard or contemporary backyard. Low thermal conductivity also means wood won't get too hot or too cool, meaning it's always a comfortable temperature to sit on whether in summer or fall.

However, not all woods are created equal when it comes to outdoor use. Hardwoods are the ones to look out for – that includes slow-growing teak, and faster-growing acacia or eucalyptus – all of which have dense wood grains and high natural oil content that make it more difficult for rot-causing moisture to penetrate.

As an organic material, wood can also be an eco-friendly outdoor furniture option, capturing and locking in carbon as it grows. However, it's important to look for FSC-certified options that have been sustainably harvested, ensuring timber has been cut from well-managed forests rather than contributing to damaging deforestation.

You'll find a wider selection of backyard seating in our guide to the best outdoor furniture of the year, but if timber is calling your name, then in this guide we've rounded up the Homes & Gardens edit of the best places to shop for wooden outdoor furniture; helping you to jump straight to the stockists offering the most durable, practical, and stylish designs.

Where to shop wooden outdoor furniture

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The Homes & Gardens edit of best places to source wooden outdoor furniture; from big-name brands to the hidden gems whose collections you'll want to explore.

Joss & Main

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Joss & Main's wooden outdoor furniture offers options for all budgets, with teak investment pieces that are built for outdoor durability and more affordable acacia wood and eucalyptus outdoor sofas and dining sets. The collection strikes just the right balance between classic and contemporary, offering a great selection of timeless outdoor pieces with simple shapes and strong silhouettes that will work in a whole host of styles of backyard.

Editor's pick: Jemma Outdoor 4 Piece Dining Set with Cushions

Pricing: $$-$$$

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2Modern

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Collating the best in design-led US and European brands, 2Modern is home to some great wooden outdoor furniture collections from Ethnicraft, Barlow Tyrie, Skagerak, Skaargarden, and many more. As the name would suggest, the focus is on contemporary outdoor furniture although there are plenty of timeless classics to be discovered too. Most of the collection focuses on hardwearing and durable teak wood, although ash, birch, oak, and walnut do also feature.

Editor's pick: Bok Outdoor Dining Table

Pricing: $$$-$$$$

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Target

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If you're looking for affordability, then Target's outdoor furniture collection offers on-trend designs with some very appealing price tags. We're particularly impressed by the brand's collaborations with some of the most popular names on the interior design scene, including the Studio McGee Threshold collection for Target which offers the design studio's signature laidback yet luxe style on a budget, and the bold and vibrant Opalhouse collection in collaboration with Justina Blakeney's Jungalow.

Editor's pick: Kaufmann Wood Patio Loveseat

Pricing: $-$$

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Arhaus

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You'll find cool and contemporary wooden lounge sets and timeless teak outdoor dining tables and chairs in Arhaus' outdoor furniture range, all with an emphasis on understated design and high-quality weather-resistant materials. The brand endeavors to use sustainably sourced, reclaimed, and recycled materials wherever possible, and the preponderance of teak and aluminum looks to create long-lasting, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used and loved for generations.

Editor's pick: Hamptons Outdoor Dining Side Chair

Pricing: $$$-$$$$

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McGee and Co.

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Delivering the perfect balance between classic and contemporary design, McGee and Co.'s outdoor furniture collection hits just the right note whether you're furnishing an outdoor living area in a modern urban setting or a more formal patio. There are timeless teak wood chaise and outdoor dining tables, understated teak sofas and chairs with just the right amount of wicker detail, and grey-washed teak patio chairs that are made to take centerstage and elevate your backyard set-up at any outdoor gathering.

Editor's pick: Triby Outdoor Chair

Pricing: $$$-$$$$

Shop McGee and Co.

Wayfair

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Offering a one-stop online shop for hundreds of affordable outdoor furniture brands, you're likely to find pretty much whatever you're looking for at Wayfair, and at a reasonable price. The wooden patio furniture offering can differ a lot in terms of materials and price, with budget softwood options and far more durable hardwood alternatives, so just make sure to check the small print to find out what type of timber you're investing in.

Editor's pick: Lark Manor Joliet Solid Wood 4-Person Seating Group

Pricing: $-$$$

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Outer

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Determined to break the pattern that sees the average American spend 90% of their day indoors, Outer are on a mission to get people outdoors, and they're starting by ensuring we can all sit comfortably, and more eco-consciously. The brand's contemporary PE-wicker outdoor sofa collection  is currently made from 30% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable, repurposing 100 ocean plastic bottles with every chair, whilst its aluminum and teak ranges are built to withstand the elements, offering longevity of design to keep products out of landfill.

Editor's pick: Teak Outdoor Loveseat with Armchairs

Pricing: $$$-$$$$

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Birch Lane

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Along with a wide range of wooden outdoor rocking chairs that are perfect for the porch, Birch Lane also offers a good selection of wooden patio tables and chairs, and space-saving wooden bistro sets that can be folded up and stored away easily when they're not in use. Materials range from teak wood to acacia and eucalyptus, with prices reflecting the durability of each wood type. 

Editor's pick: Cael Eucalyptus 2-Person Seating Group

Pricing: $$-$$$

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Lulu and Georgia

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Perfectly blending rugged rustic style with contemporary elegance, Lulu and Georgia's outdoor collection is packed with timeless options for creating a relaxed yet stylish outdoor living area. Teak wood predominates, with natural textures and tones of woven jute and wicker contrasting with sculptural elements to create a showstopping patio space.

Editor's pick: Ness Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table

Pricing: $$-$$$$

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World Market

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Whether you're looking for a practical wooden dining set, an on-trend set of Girona chairs, or a classic Adirondack seat, World Market has a great outdoor collection on offer this season with plenty of pieces at relatively affordable price points. There are also some great eucalyputus wood outdoor dining sets and contemporary wicker lounge sets for creating a statement patio space.

Editor's pick: Graywashed Acacia Marciana Outdoor Occasional Collection

Pricing: $-$$$

Shop World Market

How to choose wooden outdoor furniture

Before you start shopping for outdoor furniture – whether that's wood or otherwise – it's a good idea to spend some time thinking about how you want to use your outside space.  

Before you start shopping for outdoor furniture – whether that's wood or otherwise – it's a good idea to spend some time thinking about how you want to use your outside space. 

After all, there's no point investing in a cute-and-compact bistro table and chairs if you regularly entertain large numbers. 

In fact, if you do love entertaining then you might want to opt for a large trestle table that has room to accommodate plenty of guests or a spacious sectional sofa and armchairs that give everyone plenty of room to relax.

If the backyard is the place you retreat to for some quiet rest and relaxation, consider a comfortable chaise lounger, take a cue from our front porch ideas and invest in one of the best Adirondack chairs for some secluded seating, or group a small number of outdoor chairs together to create a more intimate seating area.

If you prefer to gravitate towards the pool, then easily maneuvrable chaise loungers and quick-drying water-resistant fabrics will be paramount – our pool ideas page can give you some inspiration for luxury poolside styling.

Find more decor inspiration for creating your dream outdoor space in our backyard ideas or patio ideas sections.

How to protect wooden patio furniture

When outdoor furniture shopping it's important not to get seduced by price or aesthetics alone. A bargain purchase can fast become far more expensive than it originally seemed – and a dream purchase lead to disappointment – if it doesn't weather more than one season. So it pays off in the long term to do a little research before you buy. 

To help decode the mysteries of long-lasting patio furniture, we asked the experts in our 'is outdoor furniture weatherproof?' feature. Their answers will help you to choose the best outdoor furniture materials for your environment – whether that's sun-baked, wet and windy, or a mixture of all the elements. 

However, *spoiler alert* when it comes to wooden outdoor furniture, as we've mentioned, hardwoods are best. Look for options like teak, acacia, or eucalyptus for the most durable outdoor furniture.  

As well as choosing the right woods to begin with, you can also improve your investment's lifespan with these top tips:

Cover it when you can
The sun, wind, and rain will all over time weaken and weather outdoor wooden furniture. If you want to maintain these pieces as long as possible, then it’s wise to protect them from the elements whenever possible. This may mean placing your wooden patio furniture under an awning or covered patio, storing them during the winter, or investing in weather-resistant furniture coverings.

Regular cleaning
Keeping your wooden furniture cleaned can ensure it stays well preserved by removing debris and grime that can allow moisture to sit on the wood and form mold. To remove built-up grime you can lightly wet wooden furniture and then clean it with a soapy mixture (like dish soap) and a soft-bristle brush. A power washer can damage the wood, so it’s better to use a garden hose if necessary and be sure to scrub in the direction of the wood grain. If you notice mildew or major stains, water and vinegar is a good removal solution. 

Sealants
Most hardwood furniture will naturally weather and mellow to a silver-gray patina over time as the natural oils present in the timber dissipate. If you want to maintain the blonde or rich brown colors of the wood, you might want to consider using a wood sealant or oil to reintroduce the protective barrier to the wood every few years, or at the beginning of each summer season.

Paint
Paint acts similarly to a sealant in that it adds an extra barrier of protection to wooden outdoor furniture. It can also be a great way to revive tired wooden patio seating or add an injection of color to the backyard. A wash, sand down and a few coats of latex paint (ideally one that is waterproof/water-resistant and mold and mildew-resistant) can work wonders to make tired wooden pieces look like new.

DIY garden furniture: photos, work ideas

Everyone dreams of a cozy corner with a bench, a table and a swing where they can relax after work in the garden or garden. We will tell you what materials you can use and arrange to make your own garden furniture - photos of ideas and unique works will help you make your choice.

Contents:

Garden furniture made of wood
Garden furniture made of natural materials
Garden furniture made of metal
Use of unnecessary items to make furniture

Garden furniture - an integral element in the organization of recreation in the backyard. After working in the garden or in the garden, everyone wants to relax in nature. And for this you need a cozy and equipped corner.

The most demanded elements of garden furniture are a table, chairs, or a bench. Additional comfort can be provided by installing a sofa, armchairs and a swing.

The modern market provides a huge selection of products from various materials, but with certain skills and the necessary raw materials, you can make garden furniture with your own hands. This will provide an opportunity to save money, as well as express yourself in an exciting and creative process, embody your unique ideas and apply non-standard solutions.

Wooden garden furniture

The most affordable, environmentally friendly and natural material for creating garden furniture is wood, which is why it is most often used. We will consider various ideas and options using all kinds of materials, unnecessary things and improvised means that will help you in making your own masterpieces.

Wood for making garden furniture can be used in a wide variety of ways, whether it is a solid trunk of old oak, or a ready-made piece that you just have to transform.

It should be taken into account that the wood for outdoor products must be impregnated with antiseptics from rot and fungus, flame retardants from fire, and then apply a primer to hide surface irregularities. Only then the surface is covered with water-based paint, or ordinary, but covered with a water-repellent varnish on top.

DIY garden furniture from wooden pallets

The use of prefabricated wooden pallets is the easiest and simplest option for making a table, chair, or bench. It is possible to fasten wooden pallets and pallets in several floors, reaching the required furniture height. Additionally, you can build a back and armrests.

It is advisable to make the tabletop solid. To do this, it is enough to fill the boards between the gaps in the pallet. You can also do the same with benches.

A table made of pallets in the interior of a house or in gazebos will look very unusual if you make it with a transparent or colored glass top. The wooden parts of the product can be painted, or even painted with patterns.

Pallets painted in light colors become almost unrecognizable. You can decorate the seats with bright mattresses made of materials that are pleasant to the touch and decorate with sofa cushions. In the case of using mattresses, it is not necessary to fill the slats and make the seats solid.

The pallet bench can be turned into a swing by using metal chains and secure fasteners to hang it. To do this, you need to build strong wooden supports and fix them.

How to properly make swing supports, read our article.

The use of a log house in the manufacture of furniture

Wooden log furniture elements look fabulous. Products are strong and durable. They are also very heavy, so the manufacture of small items, such as chairs, is not advisable.

Most often, tables are made from a log house, weighty long benches for a large family or company, which are pre-installed in a certain place.

Branches and driftwood

Absolutely unique and inimitable are products made using tree branches and snags. You can fit beautiful intricate natural forms into the elements of future garden furniture. Such elements of the garden exterior always want to be considered and studied in detail for a long time. They perform not only a practical, but also a decorative function.

Branches and driftwood must be debarked, dried well and polished before use. Split twisted driftwood is perfect for the table leg. Each part of it will have to be leveled and perfectly adjusted so that the lower part evenly rests on the floor, and the upper part holds the countertop.

A bench made of branches and wooden planks looks beautiful and original. The entire frame is made out of strong branches, and the seat and back are cut and polished by hand planks. The back can be decorated with a beautiful carved pattern. All elements of the bench are attached to each other on nails.

The unique shape of the tree trunk will become the support for the swing. Such an element of the garden exterior will create an atmosphere of comfort and fairy tale. Massive trunks are fastened together with coupling bolts.

To complement the composition of the round cut, you can arrange a mini table. And the seat and back are made of solid, well-polished wood. Armrests - from thick branches. The seat is not attached to the crossbar, but to the bars cut into the side racks.

Wooden blocks and stumps

Wooden decks are one of the easiest ways to create DIY garden furniture. For stools, decks of the same length are used, comfortable for sitting. For a table, the deck must be taken higher. Seats can simply be polished or soft round pads can be sewn for them and fixed around the perimeter, for example, with eyelets and carnations.

If you choose a very wide deck for the table, then it is not necessary to make a table top. And you can make it from a wide cut. The natural relief of the bark will give the furniture a peculiar texture.

Wooden deck furniture is heavy. For easy movement, you can think of small wheels.

A set of garden furniture made of tree stumps looks interesting and colorful. The chair can be made from a solid stump by sawing and turning the seat. And one of the edges will remain, and will play the role of the backrest, and partly the armrests. This process is complex and painstaking, requiring skills in working with wood.

Wood gives ample opportunities in the manufacture of country furniture with your own hands. It is a pleasure to work with this eco-friendly material, and the products made from it are unique.

Natural garden furniture

In addition to wood, other natural materials such as wicker, rattan, and stone are also used to make outdoor furniture with their own hands. And often they are combined with a tree. Let us consider in more detail the ideas of creating garden furniture from them.

Vine

A natural and environmentally friendly material for creating wicker furniture is a vine.

Making a comfortable chair out of wicker is quite difficult and takes quite a lot of time. But it will be original, and will fit perfectly on any site.

Wicker furniture is easy to move due to its low weight and can be moved to where it is needed. For example, put it by the pool during the day, and take it to the gazebo in the evening.

A wicker table turns out to be quite heavy, since the tabletop is used as a solid, wooden or plastic one, braided over it with a vine.

Rattan

Natural and artificial rattan is a common material for making garden furniture. Natural is quite expensive and hard to find, while artificial can be purchased at furniture and hardware stores. It is sold in skeins, and you can choose the right color.

Weaving from rattan is made on a pre-created wooden frame of furniture. The tabletop is beautifully decorated with glass. Additional cosiness and comfort will be created by soft cushions for seats and decorative design.

Stone

For a spectacular design of garden furniture, you can use stone. Large polished stones are folded into a metal mesh box. Such boxes serve as a support for sitting and countertops. Surfaces are made of wood, from a solid polished board.

Metal garden furniture

Metal furniture is durable, has a special charm, and always looks good in the garden exterior. Especially if the furniture and exterior design of the house, gazebos, decorative arches and barbecue - everything is done in the same style.

Metal forging

Forged products are durable, look stylish and expensive. Having the skills of artistic forging, you can make them yourself.

Forged elements in the manufacture of legs, footrests, armrests, supports for furniture backs can be used as decoration - an ornament for furniture made of other materials. This will give the products a refined and sophisticated look.

The most commonly used material for making seats and tops in wrought iron furniture is wood. But to create such a unique thing, professional skills are required, and it will turn out to be quite expensive.

The metal frame of the swing, decorated with artistic forging elements, looks amazing. Wooden seat can be painted in any color, or upholstered with soft material. And the polycarbonate visor will cover from the rays of the scorching sun.

Aluminum profile

The furniture, the frame of which is made of aluminum profiles, has a special strength and functionality. This metal is quite flexible and soft, so it is easy to give it the desired shape and mount the necessary fasteners.

The top can also be made from a flat aluminum profile. Seats and backs look beautiful from wood, plywood, or artificial material.

Stylish garden furniture set made entirely of aluminium. Cutting a profile, polishing cuts, creating bends - such work requires skills and special equipment. Therefore, only a professional can make garden furniture with his own hands from aluminum.

Use of unnecessary items to make furniture

Often in the country there are things that are unnecessary in the household, which are a pity to throw away. For example - barrels, or old tires. They can be used to make DIY garden furniture.

Metal drums

Furniture made of metal barrels looks original and unusual. By cutting out a predetermined shape from barrels with a grinder, you will create a frame for future furniture. All cut lines are cleaned and polished. For added safety, rubber edging can be applied to sharp edges.

Furniture blanks are spray painted with acrylic paint. The seats are made from a wooden pallet covered in fabric with foam padding. Sofas from barrels are installed on wooden supports.

Rubber tires

Garden furniture made from old tires looks very unusual and original. In addition, without any treatment, it is resistant to weather conditions and insects. To make a table and chairs from rubber tires for the frame, a welded metal profile is used. All elements are cut with a sharp cutter and bolted together.

Covers for the seat and for the back of chairs are made of weaving from a durable nylon rope of bright color. Holes are made in the tires around the perimeter for threading and securing the thread. The backrest is attached to the metal frame with bolts. Sitting is executed by weaving "basket" from rubber strips.

The table top is a carved wood disc slightly larger than the tire hole diameter. Finished products can be painted in any color that fits into the design of your garden.

Total

Making garden furniture with your own hands is not so difficult - the choice of materials is very extensive, you can always experiment with them and combine them as you wish. By creating a designer exclusive on your own, you, first of all, will please yourself and your loved ones, and find out what your imagination is capable of.

Wooden cottage and garden furniture

Wooden cottage and garden furniture

Today, for the manufacture of garden furniture, manufacturers use a wide range of different materials: from inexpensive plastic to forged steel. At the same time, the most demanded on the market is wooden furniture for summer cottages. It is represented by a huge variety of both full-fledged headsets and individual products, which allows you to make the best choice depending on the place of its installation, application features and any other conditions.

Varieties of materials for the manufacture of wooden furniture

Garden furniture made of wood are functional items made on the basis of a massive frame made of:

1. Pine. It is used to assemble relatively inexpensive products,
   intended primarily for domestic use.
2. Acacias. Durable wood species with a special arrangement of fibers, making it resistant to intense exposure to negative atmospheric factors.
3. Beech. Particularly strong and durable material in a natural beige color with excellent bending properties without the risk of cracking.
4. Teak. One of the best wood species for the production of wooden furniture,
   is resistant to decay and undemanding to care for.

Also in the production of furniture for verandas and terraces made of wood, manufacturers of
also use other types of this natural material, such as cedar or oak.

Operational advantages of wooden furniture

Buying wooden furniture for summer cottages means making a choice in favor of products,
, which optimally combines a number of positive qualities. Such items:

• durable and practical;
• able to withstand high weight and other mechanical loads;
• are completely environmentally friendly;
• effectively fit into any surrounding space;
• have a presentable appearance;
• do not require special care;
• are available in a wide range of models.

During production, the structural elements of such furniture are necessarily treated with special protective compounds, which makes the finished products resistant to moisture and solar UV radiation, decay and pests.

With all this, wooden garden furniture for summer cottages is presented in sets of both classic and modern design, and it can be used not only outside, but also inside.

A wide selection of wooden furniture from manufacturers

The catalog of the specialized online store "ParkFurniture" includes:

• dining sets and lounge areas;
• sofa groups and coffee sets;
• tables, armchairs and many other items made of natural wood.

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