Outdoor Dining Furniture
Discover Outdoor Dining Furniture From Seek & Ramble
Choosing an outdoor dining setting usually means a trade-off between something that looks good on day one and something that survives a few Australian summers. Our outdoor dining range is built to do both: clean-lined tables, benches and chairs in triple powder-coated steel, designed to be left outside and lived with rather than packed away.
The collection centres on a 180cm dining table in Olive or Sand, available on its own or as a complete four-piece or seven-piece setting. Matching benches tuck neatly under the table, and the wide-fit dining chairs come as a set of two with optional all-weather boucle cushions. Every frame shares the same triple powder-coated steel finish, so tables, benches and chairs read as one coordinated setting whatever combination you choose.
Deciding between chairs and benches comes down to how you host. A 180cm table seats six comfortably in chairs — allow about 60cm of table edge per person — or up to eight with a bench down each side, since benches don’t need the shoulder clearance individual chairs do. Benches also maximise seats per metre and slide out of the way on compact balconies and narrow decks, while a chair at each end adds comfort for longer meals.
The steel frames are weather and rust resistant and made for Australian conditions, so they handle sun, heat and the odd downpour. A rinse or wipe after salty or dusty days and an occasional clean with mild soapy water keeps the finish looking fresh, and the boucle cushions are best stored out of the weather when they’re not in use.
We ship Australia-wide, with most orders delivered in 2–7 business days. You can also collect from our studio and warehouse in Somersby on the Central Coast, about an hour north of Sydney. It’s open by appointment if you’d like to see the range in person.
More of the outdoor range: pair your table with outdoor seating and outdoor coffee & side tables, or browse ready-made outdoor lounge sets and the full Parco outdoor furniture range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does a 180cm outdoor dining table seat? +
Six comfortably using chairs — allow about 60cm of table edge per person. With benches down each side you can seat up to eight, since benches don't need the shoulder clearance individual chairs do. Add a chair at each end if you want the full eight seated in chairs.
Should I choose benches or dining chairs? +
Benches seat more people in the same length, tuck fully under the table when not in use, and suit families with children. Chairs are more comfortable for long meals because they support your back. Many people use benches on one side and chairs on the other, which is why our settings offer both.
What space do I need around an outdoor dining table? +
Allow around 90cm behind each chair so people can push back and stand without hitting a wall or railing. For a 180cm table that means a clear area of roughly 3.6m by 2.7m. Measure the space first — it's the single most common reason an outdoor setting doesn't work once it arrives.
Is a dining set better value than separate pieces? +
Usually, and it removes the guesswork — the table, chairs and benches in a set are built to matching heights and finishes and arrive together. Buying separately makes sense if you already own part of the Parco range, or if you want a bench-only arrangement rather than the standard configuration.
Can I pick up, or do you deliver? +
We ship Australia-wide, with most orders delivered in 2–7 business days. You can also collect from our studio and warehouse in Somersby on the Central Coast, about an hour north of Sydney. It's open by appointment if you'd like to see pieces in person. All Seek & Ramble furniture includes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.
Do you offer a trade program? +
Yes — interior designers, stylists and trade professionals can access trade pricing and support through our trade program. Get in touch and we'll set you up.
Is powder-coated steel a good choice for an outdoor dining table? +
Yes. The Parco frames are triple powder-coated steel, which is weather and rust resistant and built for Australian conditions. It handles sun, heat and rain and needs very little upkeep — a wipe-down after dusty or salty days and an occasional clean with mild soapy water is enough to keep it looking new.