Outdoor Dining Chairs

Designer Outdoor Dining Chairs for Gardens and Terraces

Outdoor dining chairs need to balance comfort, proportion and durability while working naturally with the surrounding table and exterior space. Whether positioned around a compact garden table or a substantial dining setting for entertaining, the right chairs help make outdoor meals feel as considered as dining indoors.

RB12's collection of designer outdoor dining chairs includes contemporary Scandinavian, Italian and European designs from Cane-line, Ethimo, Bolia, Tom Dixon, Gervasoni and AYTM.

The collection ranges from stackable café-style chairs and lightweight metal designs to teak dining chairs, woven armchairs and more generously cushioned seating for longer outdoor meals.

Cane-line Outdoor Dining Chairs

Danish outdoor furniture specialist Cane-line forms by far the largest part of the RB12 outdoor dining chair collection.

The Cane-line Sticks Armchair offers a contemporary dining design with the linear visual language of the wider Sticks collection, while the Cane-line Royal Armchair provides a more substantial alternative.

For a softer woven approach, the Cane-line Moments Chair brings the relaxed character of the Moments collection into an upright dining format.

This breadth makes Cane-line particularly useful where chairs need to coordinate with matching outdoor dining tables, benches and lounge furniture from the same wider collection.

Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs

Stackable garden dining chairs are particularly practical where furniture needs to be stored, moved or rearranged throughout the year.

The Cane-line Moments Stackable Chair combines the woven character of the Moments collection with a format that is easier to consolidate when not required.

Stackable chairs can work especially well on smaller patios and terraces, where freeing up floor space occasionally is more important than maintaining a permanent large dining setting.

They can also be useful when entertaining, allowing additional seating to be stored separately and brought out only when guest numbers increase.

Cane-line Breeze Dining Chair

The Cane-line Breeze Chair is one of the more visually lightweight designs within the Cane-line range.

Its open woven form makes it well suited to contemporary terraces where the dining furniture needs to provide comfort without appearing overly substantial.

Breeze can be particularly effective around timber, ceramic and metal dining tables because its open structure provides contrast against a more solid tabletop.

Cane-line Grace Chair

For customers looking for a warmer timber-led design, the Cane-line Grace Chair provides a more traditional Scandinavian interpretation of outdoor dining seating.

The Grace collection works particularly well around teak and natural-material dining tables and can help create a garden dining area that feels softer and less technical than one built entirely around metal furniture.

Timber chairs can also connect naturally with decking, planting and landscaped surroundings, allowing the furniture to sit more quietly within the garden.

Cane-line Stay Dining Chair with Teak Swivel

The Cane-line Stay Chair with Teak Swivel takes a more comfort-led approach to outdoor dining.

Its curved handwoven Cane-line Weave® shell sits on a solid teak swivel base, while the cushions incorporate Cane-line's QuickDry & Airflow system. The result sits somewhere between a conventional outdoor dining chair and a more relaxed lounge chair.

This type of seating can be particularly useful where the outdoor table is regularly used for longer lunches, entertaining and evenings outside rather than brief everyday meals.

Cane-line Bliss Chair

At the lighter end of the collection, the Cane-line Bliss Chair provides a cleaner and more informal outdoor dining option.

Its relatively simple proportions make it suitable for compact patios, balconies and casual garden dining arrangements where large cushioned armchairs may occupy too much space.

Italian Outdoor Dining Chairs by Ethimo

Ethimo forms the second-largest dining chair collection on the page and brings a distinctly Italian approach to exterior living.

The Ethimo Patio Dining Armchair combines natural teak with woven rope and optional cushions, creating a warm and substantial dining chair that coordinates with the wider Patio furniture collection.

The Ethimo Venexia Dining Armchair takes a cleaner aluminium-led approach and is available with coordinating cushions.

These contrasting designs make Ethimo particularly useful where the dining furniture needs to follow either a natural Mediterranean material palette or a more contemporary architectural scheme.

Ethimo Swing Dining Armchair

The Ethimo Swing Dining Armchair forms part of one of the brand's wider outdoor collections and provides a more decorative interpretation of garden dining seating.

It can be combined with coordinating tables and lounge furniture from the Swing family to create a more consistent outdoor scheme across dining and relaxation areas.

Ethimo Grand Life Dining Armchair

For larger terraces and more luxurious outdoor dining settings, the Ethimo Grand Life Dining Armchair provides a particularly generous seating option.

Larger dining armchairs create a more relaxed experience around the table but require additional width, so table dimensions and the spacing between seats should always be considered before ordering multiple chairs.

Ethimo Knit Dining Chairs

The Ethimo Knit Dining Chair provides another distinct Italian option and forms part of the broader Knit outdoor collection.

The design is particularly suited to exterior dining schemes where warm materials and softer proportions are preferred over purely metal furniture.

Bolia Outdoor Dining Chairs

Bolia brings its New Scandinavian Design approach into outdoor dining through three different garden chairs.

The Bolia Seed Garden Chair provides a clean contemporary design, while the Bolia Kite Garden Chair offers another lightweight Scandinavian option.

For a more natural material-led setting, the Bolia Patio Garden Dining Chair is crafted from solid FSC-certified teak and designed to coordinate with Bolia's wider Patio outdoor furniture family.

Teak Outdoor Dining Chairs

Teak dining chairs are particularly effective where outdoor furniture needs to introduce natural warmth rather than relying entirely on metal and synthetic materials.

The Bolia Patio Garden Dining Chair uses solid FSC-certified teak, while the Ethimo Patio Dining Armchair combines natural teak with rope.

As with other natural teak outdoor furniture, the material will change appearance with exposure to weather. Follow the individual brand's maintenance instructions if you want to preserve the original warmer colour.

Tom Dixon Groove Outdoor Dining Chair

The Tom Dixon Groove Outdoor Dining Chair introduces a more graphic British design language into the collection.

Its distinctive linear detailing gives the chair a stronger architectural identity than many woven garden chairs, making it particularly well suited to contemporary patios, balconies and terraces.

Pair it with the coordinating Groove outdoor dining tables to create a more consistent setting or use it against a contrasting timber table for a more layered arrangement.

Gervasoni Hashi 24 Dining Chair

The Gervasoni Hashi 24 Dining Chair brings Gervasoni's understated Italian character into outdoor dining.

The chair is available with an oiled iroko or teak structure and a choice of hardwearing outdoor fabrics, giving it a softer and more furniture-led appearance than conventional metal garden seating.

Hashi works particularly well where the aim is to create an exterior dining area that relates closely to the materials and comfort of the interior.

AYTM Novo Dining Chair

The AYTM Novo Dining Chair, designed by Rasmus Falkenberg, is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

Constructed from steel and aluminium, Novo is available in several colours and coordinates with the wider Novo collection of tables, benches and stools.

This versatility makes it particularly useful for open-plan homes where the same furniture language is intended to continue from an interior dining space onto an adjoining terrace.

Outdoor Dining Armchairs

Dining armchairs provide more support and a stronger sense of individual space around the table than conventional armless dining chairs.

Designs such as the Ethimo Patio Dining Armchair, Venexia Dining Armchair and Cane-line Sticks Armchair work particularly well where comfort is a priority.

However, dining armchairs generally occupy more width than armless chairs. Check both chair width and the clearance between the armrests and underside of the table before deciding how many can comfortably fit.

Armless Outdoor Dining Chairs

Armless chairs usually have a narrower footprint, making them useful where more seats need to fit around the same dining table.

The Cane-line Moments Stackable Chair, Breeze Chair and Tom Dixon Groove Outdoor Dining Chair provide different expressions of a more compact dining format.

Outdoor Dining Chairs for Small Patios and Balconies

Smaller outdoor areas benefit from chairs that provide comfort without excessive width or visual weight.

Stackable and relatively open designs can be particularly useful because they are easier to move and store when additional floor space is needed.

Pair compact chairs with one of RB12's smaller outdoor dining tables, and measure the space with chairs pulled away from the table rather than only considering the table itself.

Outdoor Dining Chairs for Large Garden Tables

A substantial garden dining table can accommodate larger and more comfortable dining armchairs without making the setting feel overcrowded.

For long rectangular tables, consider mixing armless chairs along the sides with more generous armchairs at the ends. This creates variation while keeping the central seating relatively compact.

An outdoor dining bench can also replace chairs along one side of the table for a more informal seating arrangement.

How to Choose Outdoor Dining Chairs

Start by checking the height, width and depth of the chair against the dining table. Seat height should allow a comfortable dining position, while armrests need enough clearance beneath the tabletop where applicable.

Next, consider how long people typically remain around the table. Compact chairs may be ideal for everyday meals, while deeper armchairs and cushioned seating can be more comfortable for longer lunches and entertaining.

Material is equally important. Teak introduces natural warmth, aluminium can create a lighter architectural appearance, while woven rope and synthetic weave add texture and softness.

Should Outdoor Dining Chairs Match the Table?

Outdoor dining chairs do not need to come from the same collection as the table. Combining complementary materials can often create a more individual exterior.

A teak dining table can work with woven chairs, while a ceramic or aluminium table can be softened with timber seating. Repeating one material or colour elsewhere in the outdoor space can help different products feel connected.

If you prefer a more coordinated appearance, brands such as Cane-line, Ethimo and Bolia offer dining tables and chairs within related outdoor collections.

Creating a Complete Outdoor Dining Area

Begin with the outdoor dining table and select chairs that fit comfortably around its dimensions.

For a more informal arrangement, introduce an outdoor bench along one side. A parasol can then provide shade during the day.

In larger gardens, keep dining furniture separate from outdoor sofas, lounge chairs and sun loungers to create clearly defined areas for eating and relaxation.

Shop Designer Outdoor Dining Chairs Online at RB12

RB12 offers an extensive collection of designer outdoor dining chairs in the UK, including stackable chairs, teak garden chairs, woven seating and generously proportioned dining armchairs from Cane-line, Ethimo, Bolia, Tom Dixon, Gervasoni and AYTM.

Explore designs including the Cane-line Breeze Chair, Ethimo Patio Dining Armchair, Bolia Patio Garden Dining Chair, Tom Dixon Groove Outdoor Dining Chair, Gervasoni Hashi 24 Dining Chair and AYTM Novo Dining Chair, then complete the space with RB12's wider designer outdoor furniture collection.