Discount Outdoor Furniture in Australia

Outdoor furniture in Australia lives a harder life than almost anywhere else. UV levels here degrade fabric and plastic considerably faster than in Europe, coastal salt air destroys mild steel within a couple of seasons, and a Queensland storm can soak cushions that then sit wet for a day. The material decision therefore matters more than the design. Grade-A teak is the benchmark for uncovered decks because its natural oil content resists splitting and rot, and it weathers to a silver-grey that many people prefer to the original honey colour. Powder-coated marine-grade aluminium is the right answer within a few kilometres of the beach, where it simply will not rust. All-weather rope and woven synthetics are UV stabilised and comfortable, and quick-dry reticulated foam cushions with olefin or Sunbrella covers survive a downpour and are usable by afternoon.

Shade is the other half of the equation, and it is not optional in this climate. A UPF50+ canopy over a dining setting extends its useful life and protects the people underneath. Cantilever umbrellas keep the pole clear of the table, but they need a base weighted correctly for the site and must be closed in winds above about 30 kilometres per hour. When you plan a setting, think about how many people you actually seat at Christmas rather than on a Tuesday, and whether a modular sofa that reconfigures is more useful than a fixed one. Everything on this page ships free and insured Australia-wide, with a manufacturer warranty and replacement cushion covers available locally.