One of the biggest trends in Australia these days is to dine and entertain alfresco. To do that comfortably you need to invest in some quality outdoor furniture. Unlike indoor furniture, outdoor furniture has to withstand the elements, so quality should be a major consideration when purchasing and not just price.
Don looked at a large range of quality outdoor furniture, including long-lasting teak, lightweight aluminium, and funky, colourful UV-stabilised furniture.
Furniture featured in our segment
Konteaki
Teak extension table, 2400 x 1200 and 8 folding chairs – $2,000
Teak round table and 4 folding chairs – $750
Steamer (foldable sunbed) – $300
Magic bench – $900
Konteaki Design Furniture
7 Darley Street
Leichhardt 2040
Phone: (02) 9518 1755
Web: www.konteaki.com
Gold Coast: (07) 5570 1101
Brisbane: (07) 3832 0240
Townsville: (07) 4723 8333
(Or try teak importers in your own state.)
Barlow Casual Furniture
Brown Jordan ‘Wave’ aluminium/tempered glass 7-piece setting – $11,000
Brown Jordan ‘Fusion’ resin chaise – $3,320
Boom stool (deformed cube) – $185
Resin and aluminium chairs approx. $150
Barlow Casual Furniture
42 Alberto Street
Lilyfield 2040
Phone: (02) 9555 1333
Fax: (02) 9555 1358
Website: www.barlowcasualfurniture.com.au
(Delivery to all states)
Tecno Furniture
Garden court stainless steel and rosewood 5-piece setting – $4000
Garden court stainless steel and rosewood sunbed – $1985
Morocco lounge – $4345
Morocco forged iron 7-piece setting – $4945
Tecno Furniture
18 Byrnes Street
Botany 2019
Phone: (02) 9666 5972
Web: www.tecno.com.au
(Delivery to all states)
Harvey Norman
Zinnia 7-piece aluminium/tempered glass setting – $1099
Hibiscus 5-piece aluminium/tempered glass setting – $550
Harvey Norman
Web: www.harveynorman.com.au
Kmart
Versalite folding table with carry bag – $90
White folding metal and resin chairs $25 ea
Kmart
Web: www.kmart.com.au