Teak + Aluminum Outdoor Expandable Dining Table + 10 595 Armless Chairs

What You're Actually Getting

Outer built its reputation on one insight: most premium outdoor furniture fails not because the materials are bad, but because nobody uses the cover. Their OuterShell system is the answer — a fitted cover that unfurls directly off the table surface with magnets holding it taut. You don't have to wrestle a tarp over chairs in the dark before a rainstorm. You pull a flap. That sounds like a small thing until you own outdoor furniture you actually use.

The table itself is Grade-A teak paired with powder-coated aluminum. Grade-A refers to the heartwood cut — the densest, most oil-rich portion of the teak log, which is what gives the wood its natural resistance to moisture, insects, and rot without requiring constant oiling. The aluminum frame handles what teak can't: structural rigidity at scale, with no warping risk. FSC certification means the wood was sourced from responsibly managed forests, which matters if that matters to you.

The Expansion Mechanism

The hidden central leaf is genuinely well-executed. The table seats eight comfortably in its closed configuration; extend it and you're at twelve. The leaf stores under the table itself — no hauling it out of a garage or leaving it propped against a wall. In practice, this means you can realistically use the larger configuration spontaneously rather than only when you've planned ahead. That's a meaningful design win for a dining table.

The 10 Chairs

The set includes ten of Outer's 595 armless chairs. Armless is the right call for a table this size — armchairs crowd each other and limit how close guests sit. Ten chairs means you have two spares relative to the 8-person base configuration, which covers the inevitable chair that drifts to the fire pit. The chairs share the same teak-and-aluminum construction as the table, so nothing looks mismatched when you inevitably add a lounge chair nearby.

What This Set Actually Costs You

The sticker price is $9,850, and that's before any accessories. This is unambiguously expensive outdoor furniture — it sits at the top of the market alongside Restoration Hardware's teak lines and Loll. What you're paying for is materials that don't degrade, a cover system that removes the excuse not to protect the furniture, and a brand that has staked its identity on not making you buy again in five years. Whether that math works depends entirely on how seriously you use your outdoor space and how long you plan to be in the house.

One Honest Note on Upkeep

Grade-A teak will weather gracefully to a silvery-gray over time if left untreated — some people love this; others want to preserve the warm honey tone. If you're in the latter camp, plan to oil or treat it once or twice a year. The OuterShell protects from dust and pollen but doesn't slow the natural graying process when the table is uncovered and in use.