Ceramic garden table: why ceramic works perfectly outdoors too

Written by Erik Tobben — Founder & Furniture Expert, Industrial Home

A ceramic garden table that also simply stands indoors – it almost sounds too good to be true, but at Industrial Home, this is exactly how our ceramic dining tables work. Ceramic is naturally weather-resistant, UV-resistant, scratch-resistant, and heat-resistant. Combine that with a rust-proof powder-coated metal base, and you have a table that can stay outside for years without deteriorating – and looks just as good indoors.

Why ceramic is so suitable as a garden table

Ceramic is a hardened material that has been fired at high temperatures. As a result, it does not absorb moisture, does not fade in the sun, and does not scratch from rain, wind, or the occasional placement of a flower pot. While a wooden garden table requires annual maintenance and a glass table shatters with the slightest impact, you barely have to do anything with ceramic. A damp cloth is enough. This makes the material not only beautiful but also truly practical – especially if you want a table that stands outside but also joins the dinner indoors.

The metal base: the key to outdoor use

Not every dining table with a ceramic top is automatically suitable for outdoor use. What makes the difference is the base. Our ceramic dining tables are available with a metal base that has a powder-coated finish. This finish protects the steel against rust, moisture, and weather influences. You don't have to oil the base every season or bring it inside when it rains. It just stands there – summer and winter.

The Ceramic Chianca Di Ostuni is a good example of this: a sleek table with a warm, natural ceramic top on a sturdy metal frame. Just as at home on a terrace as in a dining room. The Ceramic Thunderstorm goes a step further with a dark, dramatic top that beautifully contrasts with green and wood outdoors. And those who prefer something more classic will appreciate the Ceramic Calacatta Hermitage – with its marble-look top and oval shapes.

Ceramic garden table: which model suits you?

The choice depends on how you want to use the table and what suits your garden or interior. For those looking for a round table that fits anywhere, the Ceramic Andromeda is a strong option – light in appearance, heavy in quality. The Ceramic Orobico Luxe has an organic shape that works very well outdoors, precisely because its irregular contours blend well with the surrounding nature.

Those who like oval shapes can turn to the Ceramic Travertino Chiaro, a table with a warm, limestone-like appearance that looks almost even more beautiful outdoors than indoors. And for those seeking color and character: the Ceramic Ocean Blue stands out with its deep blue hue – a real eye-catcher on a white terrace or among greenery.

Garden table indoors outdoors: two in one

The concept of a table that you use outdoors but also just keep indoors is actually very logical if the material allows it. With ceramic on a metal base, this is the case. So you don't have to buy a separate garden table that you store every year, and no dining table that needs to be protected. You buy one table that is ready all year round – whether it's summer and you're eating outside with friends, or winter and you're simply sitting at the table at home.

This also makes a weather-resistant ceramic dining table financially attractive. The cost per use quickly decreases if you enjoy it twelve months a year, both indoors and outdoors.

Choosing a ceramic garden table at Industrial Home

At Industrial Home, we have deliberately chosen ceramic tops on metal bases because we know that customers genuinely want to use their table – not just have it look pretty. No hassle with seasonal storage, no fragile materials, no annual maintenance. Just a table that stands and stays standing.

All models in our collection can be viewed on the ceramic dining tables page. Are you unsure which model best suits your situation? Send us a message – we'd be happy to help.

View everything live in our showroom in Beusichem

Would you rather see before you decide? In our showroom in Beusichem, you can view, touch, and compare live: dining tables, chairs, coffee tables, armchairs, bar tables, bar stools, dining benches, and various bases. Everything arranged as it would be in a real interior.

The showroom can be visited by appointment – this way you get full attention and time to choose calmly.

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