From Julie
From Julie & Janet: When it comes to outdoor dining tables, the first impulse is to head straight to Smith & Hawken and be done with it. But a little sleuthing turns up some interesting options. 
Above: The Silver Collection Rectangular Dining Table in teak and cast aluminum; $2,400 from Design Within Reach. 
Above: Pure II Rectangular Dining Table by Henry Hall Designs measures 70.75 long by 35.5 inches wide; $2,700 (for more information on showrooms or purchasing, contact Henry Hall Designs at 800-767-7738). 
Above: Deneb Outdoor Table; $1,495 to $2,300 (depending on size) at Conran USA. 
Above: The Gallagher Banquet Table; $1,295 at Arthur Lauer. 
Above: Veneto Rectangular Dining Table; $3,250 at Design Within Reach. 
Above: Barlow Tyrie's Equinox Extendable Table; $3,149 at Grounded Modern Living. 
Above: A great budget option is the Sandon Table (62 by 35 inches); $149 at Ikea. 
Above: A square teak classic: The Bainbridge Gathering Table is five-foot square and seats eight; $999 at Thomas Baker. 
Above: The Trovata Dining Table from Crate & Barrel; $1,299. 
Above: When price is not a concern: the 12-foot-long Triple X-Base Teak Dining Table from swanky Southampton shop Mecox Gardens; $7,500.

Above: Our favorite by a long shot (and the most difficult to acquire, naturally) is Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek's Outdoor Teak Table for 1,495 Euros; it's also available through Studio Forbes in the US.
April 15, 2009
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I have the Veneto and love it. I use it as our dinning table inside. Looks great with a few Eames Plywood Chairs.
Love all these tables but curious about metal options as well. Have found quite a few modern choices (Emu, Conran) but where I'm really stumped is umbrellas. Is a 9ft black and white canopy with a black pole and stainless hardware too much to ask? Yes, I think it is! BTW adore your site.
I would love to see a "10 easy pieces" post on round dining tables. Please consider.
Thanks!