The 9 Best Patio Dining Sets of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

If you often have large dinner parties outdoors, but don’t always want a large table hogging up the space, you’ll love this set from Walker Edison. We assembled and used this set on one of our own decks for several weeks (and through several storms) in Iowa, and found it to be durable and sturdy. Made of Acacia wood, it can expand from a 4-person to a 6-person table and comes with plenty of seating including four armchairs and a bench. When the table is not extended, you can use the extra seating in other areas of your space.

This set came in four boxes and took about an hour and a half to assemble. While we found putting together the chairs and bench to be a relatively easy process for one person (aside from having to pull back one piece of the chair to get it to fit), putting the table together required two people at times. We appreciated that the set came with a few extra pieces if needed but felt like some of the images in the instructions were a little unclear.

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The manufacturer recommends applying teak oil every three months to keep the set looking great. While we haven’t applied it yet, we did experience several rain storms and haven’t noticed any warping or changes to the appearance so far (aside from some puddles on the furniture). And even despite heavy winds, the chairs and tables didn’t blow over. Also note that after a week and a half of use, we did notice that the bolts on the chairs were loose and needed to be tightened.

At 30 inches high, we found the table was able to accommodate slightly taller chairs (the average dining table height is above 28 to 32 inches), so we liked being able to use our own glider chairs (at counter height) when we had extra guests. We did find the chairs to be comfortable for most of our guests, but some found that the back of the chair was a little too far back (although adding a pillow could help). Also, we noticed that all of the chairs could not fit fully under the table at the same time (you can only fit the chairs fully under one side at a time). And although it could be an issue with our assembly, we did also notice that the table seemed to fit better with the leaf than without (the two side pieces without the leaf didn’t fit together as snugly) but that didn’t make it less durable or affect the use. Overall we think this is an excellent wooden option, especially when you want something that is versatile for bigger dinner parties and gatherings.

How It Performed Long-Term

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We’ve continued to use this table daily over two months, leaving it out exposed on a deck, partially covered by an umbrella for most of the sunny hours of the day. The cushions and benches are holding up great, but we did notice slight warping around the sides of the center part of the table. However, the warping isn’t noticeable when the table is extended to its largest size. While any warping is not ideal, we think protecting this table from the elements could help prevent it.

Price at time of publish: $1,173

Pieces: 4 dining arm chairs, 1 bench, 1 dining table | Seating Capacity: 6 | Material: Acacia wood | Umbrella Hole: Yes

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Categories: Outdoor