BEST · Outdoor Furniture
The Best Garden Furniture
One year outside, including a frost, before we scored anything.
Tom Brennan · August 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Garden & Outdoor
Outdoor Furniture
Everything the garden desk has published on outdoor furniture — tested, measured and updated as products change.
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Tested in this category
Independently scored
Skagerak Selandia Teak Dining Set
FSC teak with stainless fixings — the outdoor dining set most likely to outlive the patio it sits on.
- Score
- 9 / 10
- Price band
- $2,200 – $3,000
Best for: A permanent outdoor dining table left out year-round
Price band last checked 2026-08-14. Live pricing arrives with our retailer feed.
Kettler Elba Aluminium Lounge Set
Powder-coated aluminium with solution-dyed acrylic cushions: light, rust-proof and colourfast.
- Score
- 8.8 / 10
- Price band
- $1,400 – $1,900
Best for: Terraces and balconies that get rearranged often
Price band last checked 2026-08-14. Live pricing arrives with our retailer feed.
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