Rising Table Casual Dining

A rising table solves a genuine problem: most gardens don't have room for a separate lounge set and a separate dining set. Every set in this range from Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd gets around that with a single table that lifts from coffee height to full dining height in seconds, so one piece of furniture does both jobs.

How the lift actually works

The table sits on a central column with a built-in lifting mechanism, and it takes one person, no tools, and about ten seconds to operate. At its lowest setting it sits around 40-50cm, proper coffee table height for resting a drink or a book. Lift it and it locks at roughly 68-74cm standard dining height, ready for plates and cutlery. It's not a lever you have to hold in place; it locks securely at both heights, so there's no wobble once you've set it. That's the entire mechanism, and it's the reason this category exists: buy one set, use it as a lounge set in the afternoon and a dining set in the evening.

Real sets in this range

The Chichester, available in both Champagne and Serena finishes, is a 5-seat, 6-piece set that's the most compact option here a sensible starting point if your patio needs to do double duty without taking over the whole space. The Ciara sits at a similar footprint in Serena weave, with a slightly different table profile if you're after a different look. Step up to the Canterbury, in Champagne or Serena, and you get a rectangular rising table rather than square — genuinely useful if you're regularly seating six rather than four or five, since the extra length gives elbow room down both sides of the table.

Casual dining, not formal dining

Worth being upfront about what this range is and isn't. These are corner sofa sets, not dining chair sets you're sitting on sofa cushions around the table, not upright dining chairs. That's exactly what makes it "casual" dining: relaxed, low-commitment, easy to slide into for a quick lunch or a long lazy dinner, but it's not the set to reach for if you want a formal eight-seat dinner party layout with proper dining chairs. For that, our corner dining sets with fixed-height tables are the better fit.

What's included, every time

Every set arrives fully assembled — the corner sofa sections, the rising table itself, and matching seat and back cushions. All carry our 5-year frame guarantee, with free delivery across England and Wales on orders over £499 within 7 working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What height does the rising table adjust between?

Roughly 40-50cm at coffee table height and 68-74cm at dining height, covering both casual lounging and proper meals from the same table.

Is the rising table difficult to operate?

No — it's a one-person lift with no tools required, and the table locks securely at both heights so it won't slip mid-use.

How many people do these sets seat?

The Chichester and Ciara seat around 5, while the Canterbury's rectangular table comfortably fits 6 with more room down each side.

What's the difference between this and a normal corner dining set?

Rising table sets use sofa-style seating around a table that adjusts height, ideal for casual, relaxed dining. Standard corner dining sets have a fixed dining-height table with proper dining chairs, better suited to formal sit-down meals.

Do the sets arrive assembled?

Yes, every set is delivered fully assembled with cushions included, and orders over £499 qualify for free delivery.