Outdoor Dining Chairs

The dining chair is where your guests are sat for the duration of a meal, and decides whether people linger over a couple more drinks or start shifting around by the main course. At Woodbury, we think about the longevity of your investment and its comfort in day-to-day use with equal care.

Our outdoor dining chairs are chosen by material rather than style alone. Teak, rope, wicker and aluminium each suit different settings, climates, and ways of using your outdoor space. Knowing which one will fit yours makes your choice easy.

The dining chair is where your guests are sat for the duration of a meal, and decides whether people linger over a couple more drinks or start shifting around by the main course. At Woodbury, we think about the longevity of your investment and its comfort in day-to-day use with equal care.

Our outdoor dining chairs are chosen by material rather than style alone. Teak, rope, wicker and aluminium each suit different settings, climates, and ways of using your outdoor space. Knowing which one will fit yours makes your choice easy.

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Teak outdoor dining chairs

Teak is Woodbury’s main choice of timber for a reason. Its natural oils provide resistance to moisture and sun exposure, which means it handles the full spectrum of the Australian climate without complaint. Left to weather naturally, teak moves from its warm honeyed tone toward a silver-grey patina over time. If you would prefer to keep the original warmth, we can provide you with a light water-based treatment to apply once or twice a year - without the usual mess of oil based wood treatments. Our outdoor furniture care accessories include everything you'd need with minimal effort.

Teak chairs will naturally pair well with a teak table, but they also work alongside powder-coated aluminium or glass tables, with natural and man made materials creating a classy, modern contrast.

If you're looking to furnish using reclaimed teak, it's worth browsing the reclaimed teak outdoor furniture range for pieces sourced and finished with our planet-friendly approach.

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Rope outdoor dining chairs

Rope chairs suit warmer, more relaxed outdoor settings. The woven seat and back have a natural give over time, and the open weave keeps air moving on hot afternoons. They're a good match for settings where people tend to eat slowly, move between the table and the garden, and stay outside well into the evening.

Comfort is at the forefront of the design, though if you're planning long meals on a style with a firmer frame, an outdoor chair cushion makes a real difference.

Rope chairs look great with timber tables and are really well suited to coastal settings. They're also a practical option for anyone furnishing a compact outdoor area, with many of the frames slimmer in profile.

Aluminium outdoor dining chairs

Aluminium chairs are a practical choice for people who want something they can forget about until summer comes around. Rust isn't a concern, weight isn't an issue, and the finish holds in direct sunlight and regular outdoor exposure. Cleaning involves little more than a wipe-down after it rains or dusting off the cobwebs when warmer weather arrives.

They’re clean, contemporary and work well around glass or stone tables, by the pool or on a balcony. Pairing our lighter colour aluminium chairs with a teak table creates a surprisingly complementary contrast.

Sizing and fit

Seat height is the practical constraint most people overlook. Standard outdoor dining chairs sit around 45–47cm from the ground, which works with most tables in the 74–76cm range. If you're pairing chairs with an existing table, it's worth checking the clearance between the seat and the tabletop before committing. Our outdoor dining tables are designed to work with chairs across our range, but if you're mixing with furniture you already own, measure it first.

For tighter outdoor areas, look at narrower-profile rope or aluminium frames. For larger settings, armchairs at the ends of the table and side chairs along the length is a classic arrangement that holds together well.

For large gatherings where the guestlist tends to grow, our extendable outdoor dining tables give you the flexibility to expand without committing to a large-sized piece. For complete settings ready to go, the outdoor dining sets pair our most popular tables and chairs in proportions we've already worked out. If you'd prefer to build your own combination, the full outdoor dining range is the place to start.

Our indoor dining chairs are made with the same attention to timber and materials. Worth a look if you're furnishing indoors as well as out.

FAQs

Are outdoor dining chairs sold individually or as a set?

Most chairs in our range are available individually, which means you can add to an existing setting or replace a single piece without committing to a full set. A small number of styles are listed as sets only. Product pages note which applies.

What material is best for outdoor dining chairs in Australia?

Teak, rope, and aluminium are the three materials we'd point most Australian buyers toward, each for different reasons. 

Teak handles sun and moisture naturally and suits anyone who wants a classic timber look with minimal upkeep. 

Rope is a good fit for warm, relaxed outdoor settings and offers natural airflow and gentle flex. 

Aluminium suits contemporary spaces, coastal environments, and anyone who wants zero-maintenance seating they can leave out year-round. 

The decision usually comes down to the look of your space and how formally or casually you use it.

How do I choose outdoor dining chairs to go with a teak table?

Matching teak chairs to a teak table gives you a cohesive, natural look that suits traditional garden and deck settings. If you prefer contrast, powder-coated aluminium in black or charcoal reads well against teak grain and creates a cleaner, more contemporary profile. Rope chairs also pair well, bringing warmth without competing with the timber. Whichever direction you go, keeping seat height and scale consistent across the table is the practical starting point. Browse the outdoor dining tables range to see how different combinations sit together.

Do outdoor dining chairs need much upkeep?

Less than most people expect. Teak is genuinely low-maintenance. It can be left to weather to a natural silver-grey with no intervention, or kept in its original warm tone with occasional treatment using a teak-specific product. Rope and aluminium need little more than a wipe-down or a rinse. Our outdoor furniture care accessories cover what you'd need for any material in the range.

What seat height works best for outdoor dining?

Most outdoor dining chairs sit at 45–47cm, which pairs correctly with tables in the 74–76cm height range. The key measurement is the gap between the seat surface and the underside of the tabletop, ideally around 27–30cm. If you're buying chairs to go with an existing table, check that clearance before ordering.

Do I need cushions for outdoor dining chairs?

Rope chairs are generally comfortable without them. Teak and aluminium seats are firmer, and for longer meals, a chair pad is worth having. Our outdoor chair cushions are made to fit the styles in our range and are available in a handful of finishes that work across our outdoor palette.