Find the Perfect Outdoor Table for Your Patio or Backyard
The right outdoor table can make your patio, deck, porch, or backyard more functional and inviting. At Direct Furniture USA, New Jersey shoppers can explore outdoor dining tables, patio coffee tables, side tables, bar tables, and bistro tables in a variety of sizes, materials, finishes, and designs.
Our collection includes outdoor furniture from Armen Living, Sunset West, Ashley, Zuo Modern, Meridian Furniture, Moe's Home Collection, Uttermost, VIG Furniture, and other established brands. Whether you're furnishing an outdoor dining area, adding a coffee table to your sectional seating, or creating a relaxing space beside your patio chairs, comparing dimensions, tabletop materials, height, and maintenance requirements can help you choose the right furniture.
Outdoor Dining Tables for Patios and Backyards
Outdoor Dining Tables: Provide a dedicated surface for meals, gatherings, and entertaining in outdoor spaces. Available designs include rectangular dining tables, round patio tables, and other shapes suited to different seating arrangements.
Rectangular Patio Dining Tables: Can accommodate larger dining arrangements when sufficient space is available. These tables often pair with outdoor dining chairs or compatible benches.
Round Outdoor Dining Tables: Encourage conversation around a central tabletop and may work well in square or moderately sized patios.
Square Patio Tables: Offer balanced proportions suitable for smaller dining spaces or coordinated seating arrangements.
Large Outdoor Dining Tables: May accommodate six, eight, or more people, depending on the manufacturer's specifications.
Our collection includes Sunset West Redondo and Ashley Beachcroft outdoor dining tables, among other designs.
When comparing outdoor dining tables, review seating capacity, table height, dimensions, umbrella compatibility, and recommended chair clearances.
Patio Coffee Tables and Outdoor Cocktail Tables
Outdoor Coffee Tables: Provide a convenient surface for drinks, snacks, decorative accessories, and other appropriate items within patio conversation areas.
Patio Cocktail Tables: Often serve the same purpose as outdoor coffee tables and are available in round, rectangular, square, and sculptural designs.
Low-Profile Outdoor Coffee Tables: May complement deep-seated patio sofas and lounge chairs by maintaining a relaxed furniture arrangement.
Large Outdoor Coffee Tables: Can provide a central surface for sectional seating arrangements or larger patio conversation areas.
Certain Sunset West Bazaar coffee tables feature sculptural materials and contemporary silhouettes, while Ashley outdoor cocktail tables offer coordinating designs for specific patio furniture collections.
When choosing a patio coffee table, compare its height with the seat height of your outdoor sofa, sectional, or lounge chairs.
Outdoor Side Tables and Patio End Tables
Outdoor Side Tables: Provide smaller surfaces that can be positioned beside patio sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs, or chaise lounges.
Outdoor End Tables: Often coordinate with matching coffee tables and outdoor seating collections.
Round Patio Side Tables: Can offer compact proportions suitable for smaller seating areas.
Square Outdoor End Tables: May complement contemporary patio arrangements with streamlined furniture designs.
Accent Patio Tables: Sometimes emphasize sculptural shapes, decorative materials, and unique finishes.
Smaller outdoor tables can be useful when a full-size coffee table would take up too much space.
Before purchasing, consider the tabletop dimensions, stability, weight capacity, and proximity to nearby seating.
Outdoor Bar Tables and Counter-Height Patio Tables
Outdoor Bar Tables: Feature elevated tabletop heights intended for compatible bar-height seating.
Counter-Height Patio Tables: Generally have a lower tabletop than conventional bar-height tables and should be paired with seating of the appropriate height.
Outdoor High-Top Tables: May describe either bar-height or counter-height furniture, depending on the manufacturer.
Bar-Height Bistro Tables: Can create compact elevated dining areas on decks, patios, or covered outdoor spaces.
Our collection includes outdoor bar tables from brands such as Moe's Home Collection and other manufacturers.
Because table-height terminology can vary, always compare the exact tabletop height and the corresponding stool or chair seat height.
Do not assume that standard outdoor dining chairs will work with bar-height or counter-height tables.
Outdoor Bistro Tables for Small Patios
Outdoor Bistro Tables: Often feature compact tabletops intended for smaller seating arrangements.
They may be suitable for apartment balconies, compact patios, garden areas, or porch seating, subject to the available space and structural requirements.
Round Bistro Tables: Can create a compact two-person dining arrangement when paired with compatible chairs.
Square Bistro Tables: Offer another space-saving option for small dining areas.
Modern Bistro Tables: May feature metal frames, decorative tops, or pedestal-style bases.
Before ordering, compare the overall footprint with the space needed for chairs, movement, and entrances.
For balconies or elevated decks, confirm that the structure can safely accommodate the furniture and intended loads.
Teak Wood Outdoor Tables
Teak Outdoor Tables: Feature teak wood components that can provide warm, natural-looking surfaces for patio dining or lounge areas.
Natural Teak Coffee Tables: Often emphasize visible wood grain, variations in tone, and contemporary outdoor styling.
Solid Teak Patio Tables: Use solid teak components when specifically identified in the manufacturer's specifications.
Teak-Top Outdoor Tables: May combine a teak tabletop with a frame constructed from another material.
Our assortment includes VIG Furniture outdoor coffee tables marketed with natural teak construction.
Teak furniture may change appearance with exposure and aging. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning, finishing, protective covers, and seasonal storage.
A teak-colored finish does not necessarily indicate genuine teak construction.
Aluminum Outdoor Tables and Metal Patio Furniture
Aluminum Outdoor Tables: Offer designs ranging from modern minimalist styles to traditional outdoor dining furniture.
Powder-Coated Aluminum Tables: Incorporate protective surface coatings with manufacturer-specific durability and maintenance characteristics.
Metal Patio Coffee Tables: May feature lightweight-looking frames, contemporary profiles, and coordinated finishes.
Outdoor Dining Tables with Metal Bases: Can incorporate aluminum or other metal components beneath wood, porcelain, composite, or alternative tabletops.
For example, Sunset West's Redondo dining table uses powder-coated aluminum with a slatted tabletop design.
Aluminum is generally resistant to red rust, but coatings, hardware, and other components still require appropriate care.
Review the exact materials and follow the manufacturer's cleaning and maintenance recommendations.
Concrete, Stone and Porcelain Outdoor Tables
Contemporary outdoor tables are available with several specialty tabletop materials.
Concrete Outdoor Tables: Offer substantial-looking surfaces and sculptural designs that complement modern patio furniture.
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Tables: Use a composite construction that may offer different weight and performance characteristics than conventional concrete.
Porcelain-Top Patio Tables: Feature porcelain surfaces that can create decorative patterns and contemporary styling.
Stone-Look Outdoor Tables: May use composite or manufactured materials designed to resemble natural stone.
Mixed-Material Tables: Combine concrete, metal, porcelain, wood, or other manufacturer-specified materials.
Certain Sunset West Bazaar tables feature glass-fiber-reinforced concrete, while Ashley Beachcroft outdoor dining tables incorporate porcelain tops.
Before purchasing, compare material specifications, weight, cleaning instructions, and seasonal protection requirements.
Do not assume all concrete-look surfaces are made from solid concrete or that every stone-look table is natural stone.
Round vs. Rectangular Outdoor Tables
Table shape affects seating arrangements, space requirements, and overall patio design.
Round Outdoor Tables: May work well in conversation-oriented seating arrangements and certain compact dining spaces.
Rectangular Outdoor Tables: Often provide extended tabletop space suited to larger dining groups or elongated patios.
Square Outdoor Tables: Offer symmetrical proportions that can complement smaller dining areas.
Oval Patio Tables: May provide an elongated surface with rounded ends, where available.
Sculptural Outdoor Tables: May emphasize decorative forms rather than conventional geometric shapes.
When selecting table shape, consider the available floor space, intended seating arrangement, movement clearance, and manufacturer's recommended capacity.
Outdoor Tables with Umbrella Holes
Certain patio dining tables feature umbrella openings designed for compatible outdoor umbrellas.
Umbrella-Hole Dining Tables: Include a designated opening in the tabletop when specified by the manufacturer.
Umbrella-Ready Patio Tables: May accommodate compatible umbrella poles subject to the manufacturer's dimensions and requirements.
Tables with Umbrella Caps: Certain models include a cap or plug to cover the opening when an umbrella is not in use.
For example, the Ashley Beachcroft rectangular outdoor dining table includes an umbrella hole with a cap, while the umbrella itself is sold separately.
Before purchasing, verify the umbrella-hole diameter, required base or support, and any manufacturer restrictions.
Do not assume the table includes an umbrella, umbrella stand, or weighted base.
How to Choose the Right Outdoor Dining Table Size
Before purchasing an outdoor dining table, measure your patio and compare the available floor space with the table's dimensions.
Table Length: Consider the number of people who will use the table and the available space along each side.
Table Width: Review whether the surface provides suitable space for dinnerware and shared items.
Table Height: Compare the listed height with compatible dining chairs or stools.
Chair Clearance: Allow sufficient space to pull chairs away from the table and move comfortably around the dining area.
Umbrella Placement: If you plan to use an umbrella, consider the table opening, base, surrounding furniture, and overhead clearance.
Overall Furniture Footprint: Account for both the table and the chairs rather than measuring the tabletop alone.
Manufacturer-recommended seating capacity is more reliable than estimates based solely on product images.
Choosing the Right Coffee Table Height
Outdoor coffee tables are often positioned near sofas, sectionals, loveseats, or lounge chairs.
A suitable table height depends on the seating arrangement and your preferred accessibility.
Lower Coffee Tables: Can complement deeper or lower-profile outdoor lounge furniture.
Standard-Height Patio Coffee Tables: May provide a convenient central surface for drinks and accessories.
Outdoor Side Tables: Can be positioned closer to individual chairs, depending on their height and proportions.
When comparing tables, review the exact tabletop height against your existing seating rather than relying solely on the manufacturer's product category.
Outdoor Tables for New Jersey Weather
New Jersey outdoor spaces experience seasonal changes, including summer heat, humidity, rain, freezing temperatures, and winter snow.
Covered Patios: May help protect furniture from some direct weather exposure, depending on the structure.
Open Decks: Require attention to outdoor finishes, drainage, protective coverings, and manufacturer care requirements.
Backyard Dining Areas: Can accommodate different table materials depending on the location and exposure.
Coastal Patios: May experience salt air and moisture that require additional attention to metal finishes, hardware, and maintenance.
During freezing temperatures or prolonged precipitation, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for protecting or storing outdoor furniture.
Even materials designed for outdoor use may require seasonal protection.
Modern, Coastal and Traditional Patio Table Styles
Modern Outdoor Tables: Often feature streamlined silhouettes, geometric forms, and minimalist finishes.
Contemporary Patio Tables: May incorporate sculptural designs, concrete-look surfaces, mixed materials, and distinctive bases.
Coastal Outdoor Tables: Frequently emphasize light finishes, natural-looking textures, teak, woven details, or understated colors.
Traditional Patio Tables: May feature classic metalwork, substantial tabletop designs, and familiar furniture proportions.
Transitional Patio Tables: Combine contemporary simplicity with traditional furniture characteristics.
Explore available finishes such as black, white, gray, brown, natural wood, bronze, and other manufacturer-specific colors to coordinate with existing outdoor seating.
Coordinating Outdoor Tables with Patio Chairs and Sofas
Outdoor tables can complement existing patio furniture or serve as the starting point for a coordinated outdoor arrangement.
A rectangular outdoor dining table may pair with compatible dining armchairs or side chairs, while a round table can create a more intimate seating layout.
For outdoor lounges, a coffee table can provide a central surface between sofas, sectionals, and accent chairs.
Smaller end tables can be positioned beside individual chairs or chaise lounges.
Some manufacturers offer matching outdoor dining tables, coffee tables, end tables, and seating within the same furniture collection.
Before purchasing coordinating pieces, compare the manufacturer, collection name, finishes, materials, dimensions, and compatibility.
Outdoor Table vs. Outdoor Furniture Set
Individual Outdoor Tables: Are sold as standalone furniture pieces unless additional items are explicitly identified.
Outdoor Dining Sets: May include a dining table and a specified number of chairs.
Patio Conversation Sets: Can include a coffee table alongside coordinating sofas, chairs, or sectionals.
Outdoor Table Sets: May contain multiple coordinated tables, such as a coffee table with matching end tables.
An individual table can be useful when you already own patio seating and want to complete your furniture arrangement.
A coordinated set may be appropriate when furnishing an entire outdoor area.
Review each product's selected configuration and included-component information before ordering.
What's Included When Purchasing an Outdoor Table?
Outdoor tables are generally sold as individual furniture pieces, although certain collections offer multiple configurations.
Outdoor Coffee Table: Includes one table and its manufacturer-specified components.
Outdoor Dining Table: Includes the specified table and associated components, unless the selected configuration identifies additional furniture.
Bar or Bistro Table: Includes the designated table; stools or chairs are not automatically included.
Outdoor Table Set: Includes the expressly identified number and type of tables.
Table with Umbrella Hole: Includes an umbrella only when the selected product expressly identifies it as an included component.
Some products are offered in different table shapes, sizes, materials, or finishes.
Before purchasing, review the exact product configuration, dimensions, specifications, and What's Included information.
Chairs, stools, umbrellas, decorative accessories, planters, and other items shown in lifestyle photographs are not necessarily included.
Buy Outdoor Tables Online with Free New Jersey Delivery
Direct Furniture USA is a New Jersey-based online furniture retailer offering patio dining tables, outdoor coffee tables, side tables, bar tables, and other outdoor furniture with Free NJ Standard Delivery on every order throughout New Jersey, with no minimum purchase requirement.
For furniture delivered by our team, standard delivery includes placement at the first safe, accessible ground-floor entryway. Parcel carrier deliveries follow the carrier's applicable drop-off procedures.
Designated eligible furniture includes complimentary white-glove service, which may include in-room placement, applicable assembly, setup, and packaging removal.
Explore our outdoor table collection, compare tabletop shapes, materials, dimensions, finishes, seating compatibility, and maintenance requirements, and find patio furniture suited to your New Jersey home.
