Outdoor Patio Tables: Metal, HDPE & Aluminum Designs
Every outdoor seating area needs a surface — for meals, drinks, morning coffee, or the centerpiece of a backyard gathering. Aoodor's patio tables collection covers every use case with metal outdoor tables, HDPE patio tables, and aluminum patio tables across dining, café, side, and picnic configurations — from compact 2-person bistro tables to large 8-person dining setups, all with free shipping on every order.
Three Materials, Three Priorities
Choosing the right outdoor table starts with the material. Each of Aoodor's three material options serves a distinct priority:
Metal outdoor tables — classic durability
- Powder-coated finish resists rust, UV fading, and weather exposure
- Heavier and more wind-stable than aluminum
- Cleans easily with soap and water
- Best paired with metal dining chairs from the Aoodor patio chairs collection
HDPE patio tables — zero maintenance
- Never needs painting, staining, oiling, or seasonal storage
- Does not crack in cold, warp in heat, or fade under UV
- Scratch-resistant, lightweight, easy to reposition
- The right choice for patios where the table stays outside year-round without any preparation
Aluminum patio tables — lightweight premium performance
- Best strength-to-weight ratio — ideal for tables that get moved frequently
- Strongest corrosion resistance for humid climates and coastal or poolside settings
- Wipes clean with a damp cloth, no seasonal treatment needed
- Available in café/bistro format (39.3"L x 22.9"W x 16.1"H) and aluminum picnic table configurations via the outdoor picnic table sets collection
Table Types Available
Small square side table
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Dimensions: 18" x 14.6" x 19"
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Best for: Beside a lounge chair or sectional sofa
Café / bistro table
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Dimensions: 39.3"L x 22.9"W x 16.1"H
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Best for: Small patios, 2-person al fresco dining
Rectangular dining table
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Dimensions: 59"L x 38"W x 29"H
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Best for: Family dining, 4–6 people
Extendable dining table
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Dimensions: 63"L + extension
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Best for: Flexible hosting, 4–8 people
Picnic table sets
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Dimensions: 63"L x 35.8"W x 29.1"H + 2 benches
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Best for: Family backyards, integrated bench seating
For dedicated picnic table sets seating 4–8 family members with integrated bench seating, the outdoor picnic table sets collection covers aluminum picnic table and chair set configurations built for family outdoor dining.
How Aoodor Compares to Other Outdoor Table Brands
Primary materials
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Aoodor: Metal, HDPE, aluminum
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Grade A Teak, aluminum
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: Aluminum, stainless steel, synthetic teak
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PatioHQ: Aluminum, HDPE wicker, resin
Table types
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Aoodor: Dining, café, side, extendable, picnic
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Dining, side, coffee, bar (teak + aluminum)
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: Round, square, rectangular commercial tops + bases (sold separately)
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PatioHQ: Dining sets, side tables (named collections)
Price positioning
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Aoodor: Budget to mid-range
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Mid to premium
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: Commercial/wholesale ($500 minimum order)
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PatioHQ: Mid-range, competitive
Maintenance
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Aoodor: HDPE = zero; metal/aluminum = wipe clean
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Teak = oil annually; aluminum = low
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: Aluminum = low, wipe clean
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PatioHQ: Aluminum/HDPE = low
Shipping
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Aoodor: Free on all orders
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Same-day on most orders by 1pm CT
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: US warehouse, 5–10 business days
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PatioHQ: Free over $149
Audience
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Aoodor: Residential families, backyards
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Premium residential buyers wanting teak
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: Hospitality businesses, restaurants, commercial patio
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PatioHQ: Residential with custom cushion options
Custom options
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Aoodor: Standard sizing
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Ash & Ember Outdoors: Standard catalog sizes
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Restaurant Furniture Plus: Custom US-manufactured table tops available
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PatioHQ: Custom Sunbrella cushions for tables sets
Choosing the Right Outdoor Table for Your Patio
By space and seating need:
- Compact balcony or small patio → café/bistro table at 39" x 23"; fits two chairs without dominating the space
- Standard family backyard → rectangular dining table at 59" x 38" for 4–6; or the extendable model for 4–8 flexible hosting
- Backyard barbecue and family dining → picnic table set with integrated bench seating; the benches eliminate the chair count problem for casual family gatherings
- Beside a sectional or lounge chair → compact side table at 18" x 15" x 19"; a surface for drinks and books without occupying floor space
By maintenance preference:
- Zero maintenance, year-round outdoor exposure → HDPE; never paint, oil, or store seasonally
- Classic look, stable heavy construction → powder-coated metal
- Humid climate, poolside, coastal use → aluminum; the strongest corrosion resistance of the three material options
Pairing with Aoodor seating: Every table in the collection pairs naturally with Aoodor's outdoor seating range. The café table works alongside two metal or HDPE chairs from the patio chairs collection. The large rectangular dining table coordinates with sets of four to six dining chairs. For a complete outdoor living room setup, coffee tables and side tables from the patio tables collection anchor the space around an Aoodor outdoor sofa or sectional.