When it comes to backyard and courtyard staple pieces, there isn't anything more integral to the space than an outdoor dining table.
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A place where all the fam and chums can gather to share a meal and a yarn, whether that be over a summer barbecue after a day at the beach or Christmas lunch.
Though with options aplenty for round or rectangular, concrete or extendable, finding the right design for your alfresco area can be quite the task for a host or hostess.
To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best outdoor dining tables that will be the true MVP of spring and summer entertaining. Read on for our curated edit.
Corsica outdoor dining table 210cm, $1124, Brosa
In a dreamy whitewashed acacia timber, Corsica is the perfectly neutral table to elevate any outdoor entertaining space and looks exceptional against greenery.
Ellis 250cm natural and white outdoor dining table, $1200 (usually $1399), Interior Secrets
Part rustic, part industrial - this generously sized table can comfortably sit eight people and is a versatile addition to your alfresco area.
Ravello outdoor dining table, $1499 (usually $1799), Lounge Lovers
No one will feel left out of the conversation when around this handmade round table - ideal for intimate chats between four to five people.
Sorrento dining table, 210cm, $1049, Castlery
With sleek proportions and a hole for an umbrella, long languid days spent eating and reading at this table come summer are on the horizon.
Rhys cement outdoor dining table, $1678, Interior Secrets
This table is for lovers of contemporary and industrial décor. With a conical frustum shaped base and natural cement construction, this baby can weather all the elements.
Maui outdoor dining table in Bone White, $716 (usually $1024) 202cm, Brosa
Fitting for coastal and Hamptons-inspired homes, this minimalist table features a slatted top, sturdy frame and tapered cylindrical legs. A timeless buy of style and quality.
Extending solid teak wood garden table, $370.99, Catch.com.au
Made from fine sanded teak hardwood with a water base finish, this extending garden table is a quaint piece that's ideal for when you have an unexpected extra guest joining you. The more the merrier.
Naturally Provincial Stockton outdoor dining table, from $509, Temple & Webster
In a modern charcoal grey hue, this slatted outdoor dining table bodes well in narrow areas if you're looking to maximise your space.
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