For terraces, pool decks and café courtyards, specify glass-fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) tops of 20–25 mm on a stable base, a UV-stable outdoor sealer with a three-year recoat interval, and water absorption of 3% or less. GFRC keeps a dining table at 55–95 kg instead of 130 kg or more in cast concrete, which matters for rooftops, freight and staff handling.
An outdoor concrete table in a commercial space has to survive weather, staff and freight. This guide covers the four table types used outdoors, how to judge finish and maintenance, what the pieces weigh, and the questions that separate a factory from a trader.
Outdoor concrete table types by commercial use
| Type | Typical size | Weight in GFRC | Where it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining table | L 160–260 cm, seats 4–10 | 55–95 kg | Hotel terraces, restaurant courtyards |
| Coffee table | Ø/W 60–120 cm, H 30–38 cm | 18–40 kg | Lounges, pool decks, rooftop bars |
| Side / end table | Ø 35–50 cm | 6–14 kg | Between loungers and sofas |
| Fire table | Drawing-based | Project-specific | Resort and rooftop feature areas |
Dining tables
Allow 60 cm of top per seat and 65 cm of knee clearance under the apron. A concrete dining table on a cast or steel base is the anchor piece of most terrace orders, so order it first and match the smaller pieces to its colour batch.
Coffee and side tables
Lounge tables are the pieces staff move most often, so weight matters more here than on dining tables. Our wholesale concrete coffee tables run from 18 kg, and concrete side tables from 6 kg.
Fire tables
A fire table is cast around a stainless burner tray with a heat-resistant lining. It is always quoted from drawings because the gas connection route and local certification decide the design.
Material, finish and maintenance
Concrete outdoors fails in three ways: water absorption, UV fading of the pigment, and freeze-thaw cracking. A polymer-modified GFRC mix absorbs very little water, a penetrating UV-stable sealer protects the colour, and low absorption prevents frost damage. The trade-offs between materials are set out in GFRC vs cast concrete vs terrazzo.
All finishes and the twelve stocked colours are on the custom GFRC and finishes page.
Weight, freight and installation
A 40HQ container holds about 68 usable cubic metres, which is roughly 75 outdoor dining tables or 230 coffee tables on pallets. On a rooftop, ask for the per-piece weight before the crane is booked. Freight by destination and a worked example are in how much it costs to ship concrete furniture from Vietnam.
Five questions to ask any supplier
- Is this GFRC or cast concrete, and what does each piece weigh in its packing?
- Which sealer is used outdoors, and what is the recoat interval?
- Can I see a drop-test and a load-test record for this model?
- How is colour kept consistent between the first and the repeat order?
- Who makes it: your own factory, or a factory you buy from? Our furniture factory audit checklist helps you check.
FAQ
Are outdoor concrete tables suitable for high-traffic restaurants?
Yes, when the top is sealed and the base is heavy enough not to tip. We load-test commercial pieces at 150 kg static load before they enter the catalogue.
How much maintenance do outdoor concrete tables need?
Wipe them with mild soap and water. Recoat the outdoor sealer about every three years; the care card that ships with the order names the product.
Can outdoor concrete tables be customised for a project?
Sizes, colours, cable grommets, umbrella holes and anchor plates are drawing-level changes with no tooling fee on catalogue forms. See hospitality and contract projects.
What do outdoor concrete tables cost wholesale?
Indicative FOB prices start around $95 for a coffee table and $420 for a dining table at 20–49 pieces. The price guide lists every family.
