Browse Garden Furniture By Material
Wooden Garden Furniture: Natural warmth and timeless beauty in teak, hardwood (acacia, eucalyptus), and softwood. Premium teak from quality brands can last 20-30+ years with appropriate maintenance, developing beautiful silver-grey patina or maintaining golden colour with annual oiling. Quality hardwood offers excellent durability at competitive prices with annual oiling. Softwood provides affordable options with regular treatment.
Rattan & Wicker Garden Furniture: Synthetic rattan weave combining traditional wicker aesthetics with modern weather resistance. UV-stable materials withstand sun, rain, and frost without fading or deteriorating. Robust aluminium frames ensure lasting stability. Low-maintenance construction requires only occasional cleaning. Quality synthetic rattan from premium brands can last 10-20+ years when properly maintained and covered during winter.
Aluminium Garden Furniture: Lightweight rust-proof construction with powder-coated finishes in contemporary colours. Easy to move and rearrange whilst providing robust stability. Completely rust-proof for coastal and exposed locations. Minimal maintenance with quality aluminium furniture from premium brands lasting 15-25+ years when properly cared for and protected with covers.
Rope Garden Furniture: Contemporary marine-grade rope weave creating distinctive modern patterns and visual texture. UV-stable rope withstands British weather without fading or fraying. Aluminium frames provide rust-proof durability. Low-maintenance with contemporary styling. Quality rope furniture from premium brands can last 10-20+ years when properly maintained and covered during winter.
Material Comparison Guide
Maintenance: Aluminium, synthetic rattan, and rope require minimal maintenance (occasional cleaning). Teak needs annual oiling to maintain golden colour or naturally weathers to silver-grey. Hardwood needs annual oiling. Softwood requires treatment every 6-12 months.
Durability: Expected lifespan varies significantly based on brand quality, construction methods, and maintenance practices. Premium teak from quality brands can last 20-30+ years with appropriate care. Quality aluminium furniture typically lasts 15-25+ years when properly maintained. Synthetic rattan and rope from premium brands last 10-20+ years with regular care and winter covers. Hardwood typically lasts 10-15 years with annual oiling. Softwood can last 5-10 years with regular treatment and protection. Budget furniture from any material will have shorter lifespans regardless of material type.
Weight: Aluminium is lightest and most portable. Rope and synthetic rattan with aluminium frames are medium weight. Wooden furniture is heaviest, providing stability in exposed locations.
Aesthetics: Wood offers natural warmth and develops character. Rattan provides traditional weave styling. Aluminium delivers contemporary modern finishes. Rope creates distinctive modern patterns with contemporary appeal. All materials available in various colours and styles.
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Complete Your Outdoor Space
Enhance your garden with patio heaters and fire pits to extend your outdoor season, create entertaining areas with BBQs, add shade with garden parasols, and protect your investment with garden furniture covers.
Expert Advice and UK-Wide Delivery
Visit our Berkshire showroom at Oaktree Garden Centre (between Bracknell and Ascot) to see wooden, rattan, aluminium, and rope garden furniture on display, compare materials side-by-side, assess quality and construction differences, and receive expert advice on which material suits your needs and maintenance willingness, or shop online for delivery throughout the UK including Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham, Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, and surrounding areas. Click-and-collect also available from our Berkshire location.