Teak Garden Furniture - Buying Guide
Your garden is your space to relax, so when it comes to outdoor furniture - you want to ensure you’re getting the very best. Whether you’re planning a summer full of dinner parties and BBQs, or you’re simply looking for the perfect seating to unwind after a long day, teak furniture is an excellent choice for any outdoor space.
Choosing the right teak garden furniture can be tricky, especially with so many factors to consider. From the type of furniture to the right pick for your individual space, we’ve created the ultimate teak furniture buying guide to help you make the right decision.
How to measure for teak outdoor furniture
Once you have found the right teak outdoor furniture for your garden, it’s time to make sure that it actually fits the space. Knowing the exact measurements of the space you want to put your furniture in will make finding the right set even easier. Our teak furniture products are listed with the width, height and depth of each piece, once you have these it’s time to measure your space.
We recommend using masking tape to map out the spots where your furniture will be placed, rather than simply measuring and guessing what will work. By marking clearly where each piece of furniture will be placed, you can then assess whether your set-up actually works. Can chairs be safely pulled in and out? Is there room for guests to walk around your dining set to get to their seats? Does your furniture block off important pathways or exits? All of these things should be considered before pressing that all-important ‘add to cart’ button.
If space is becoming an issue, there are always innovative ways to get around it! Our extendable teak dining tables, folding chairs and teak stacking chairs are perfect for those looking to save space without compromising on quality.
How to store teak garden furniture
One of the benefits of choosing quality teak garden furniture is that it can be left outside all year round. Teak is a hardwood that is filled with natural oils, which makes it incredibly durable and long-lasting. If you do choose to leave your furniture outside all year round, it is important to remember that teak will age. Luckily, teak is renowned for ageing beautifully, turning a grey, silver colour as the year's pass. If you want to keep your teak in top condition, it will require some simple maintenance or storing in a garage, shed or outhouse when not in use.
How to maintain teak garden furniture
Teak is one of the easiest woods to maintain, which is why it’s such a popular choice for garden furniture. Teak is a very dense wood that is highly water-resistant so it won’t rot, even in very damp conditions. Freshly manufactured teak has a golden-brown colour and to keep it that way you will need to follow some basic maintenance tips. We advise setting some time aside once a year to sand down and apply a wood treatment to your furniture. If you are happy to let your teak age naturally, you can forgo the treatment and enjoy watching your teak mature into a beautiful silver-grey shade.
For more top tips, take a look at our guide to Caring for Teak Furniture.
What type of teak furniture is best for me?
Gardens and outdoor spaces come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important to find garden furniture that works for you. Whether you have vast acres of land or a cosmopolitan patio or balcony, we’re guaranteed to have the right match for your space. Let’s take a look at some of our most popular options.
A popular choice for families looking for a ready-made al fresco dining option. Teak dining sets are perfect for large get-togethers, BBQs and dinner parties, with sizes and styles to suit all outdoor spaces. Our current range includes everything from intimate dining tables to 12-seater extendable tables for the ultimate outdoor living.
A teak garden bench is a fantastic option for those looking for somewhere to relax and unwind. Ideal for smaller spaces or for placing next to a beauty spot or flower bed in a larger garden, a teak bench is a perfect place to watch the world go by. Our teak benches can also be added to our teak garden tables as an informal alternative to dining chairs.
If you already have a teak dining table, or you simply want to add some comfortable seating to your outdoor space, our garden chairs are a great option. Individual chairs can be placed wherever you need them, creating either an intimate seating area or adding to an existing dining arrangement. Our range of quality teak dining chairs includes fixed teak armchairs, teak folding chairs and teak stacking chairs for convenient storage.
For the ultimate in garden relaxation, a teak lounger is an inspired choice! Sun loungers are an incredibly popular option for those looking to soak up the sun, relax and unwind in the comfort of their own home. When laid flat, our loungers can also function as additional seating in the garden.
How can I determine the quality of teak furniture?
There are three grades of teak available, however, those looking for quality teak garden furniture should always choose Grade A solid teak. At Teak Finesse, all of our teak is Grade A and fully sustainable, plus all of our teak furniture is checked and issued with SVLK certification to confirm that it has been legally harvested and can be sold in any EU country.
Read our sustainability policy here.
A quality piece of teak furniture should be knot-free, with a dense close curved grain and an even colour. It should be kiln-dried to a moisture content between 10-15%, which makes it suitable for the UK market. By choosing a quality teak manufacturer who supplies only the best Grade A teak, you are eliminating splitting or shrinkage which occurs with lower quality timber.
How to choose a quality teak manufacturer
At Teak Finesse, we are committed to providing our customers with the finest quality Grade A sustainable teak furniture. Our mission has always been to ensure that our customers are fully satisfied with their purchase and to offer full transparency of our sourcing and teak manufacturing process.
If in doubt, here are our top tips for choosing a reputable teak retailer.
- Check previous customer reviews
- Make sure they are only selling Grade A solid teak
- If the price seems too cheap, it probably is too good to be true. Quality teak is an investment, however, it will last a lifetime.
- Upon delivery, check that joints are well fitted, neat and close-fitting.
- Ensure the furniture feels solid, inferior designs may have thinner legs/arms.
- Check that the teak is sustainably sourced