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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.