6 Seat Rattan Dining Sets

Six seats hits a sweet spot. Small enough to fit most UK gardens and patios, big enough to host a proper family dinner or a Saturday evening with friends without anyone perched on a stool at the corner. At Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd, our 6 Seat Rattan Dining Sets are built for exactly that everyday use, real weather, and years of meals outdoors, not just a few photogenic weekends in July.

How much space does a 6 seat rattan dining set actually need?

This is the question most people get wrong before they buy, and it's the one thing most rattan retailers don't bother explaining.

A round table (typically 1.35m–1.5m) needs roughly 3m x 3m of clear patio space once you account for chairs pulled out and people walking around it. An oval or rectangular set with the same seating capacity will usually ask for a bit more length but less width, which works better against a wall or fence line. So if your patio is a tidy square, round is usually the easier fit. If it's a long, narrow strip — common with terraced houses across the UK — an oval or rectangular 6 seat set will use that space far more efficiently.

We'd rather you measure your patio and check the table's footprint before ordering than have a set delivered that leaves your chairs backed against the flowerbed.

Round, oval, or rectangular — which one suits your garden?

• Round tables are the better choice for open, square patios and for gardens where the dining set is the centrepiece everyone at a round table is equally part of the conversation, which matters more than people think for family dinners.
• Oval tables give you the sociability of round with a bit more length, useful if you regularly seat six but occasionally squeeze in a seventh.
• Rectangular tables make sense against a wall, under a pergola, or on a narrower patio, and they tend to look more formal a good fit if your garden dining area doubles as an outdoor entertaining space rather than just a family spot.

None of these is objectively best. It genuinely comes down to your garden's shape and how you use it.

Built to handle actual British weather

Every 6 Seat Rattan Dining Set from Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd is made with PE (polyethylene) rattan weave over a powder-coated aluminium frame not steel, which rusts, and not natural rattan, which was never meant to sit outside through a UK winter. Aluminium won't corrode even if it's left out through a wet autumn, and PE rattan is UV-stabilised so it doesn't fade or turn brittle after a few summers in direct sun.

That said, we'd still recommend a breathable outdoor cover for the winter months, or storing cushions indoors when the set isn't in use. It's not about the furniture failing it's about getting more good years out of it with minimal effort.

What comes with a 6 seat set

Most of our 6 seat rattan dining sets include the dining table, six matching chairs, and water-resistant seat cushions as standard. Table tops are usually tempered glass, which is easy to wipe clean after a barbecue and won't scratch the way some composite tops do over time. Chair frames are woven, not just wrapped, so the weave holds its shape even after regular use — worth checking for on any rattan set, since some cheaper alternatives use a thinner wrap that loosens within a season.

Why buy your 6 seat rattan dining set from Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd

We're not a marketplace reselling whatever's cheapest that week. Every set is checked for weave quality, frame stability, and cushion fit before it's listed, and our team can talk you through sizing for your specific patio if you're not sure which shape or dimension will actually fit. That's the part most rattan sellers skip and it's usually the part that decides whether you're happy with the set six months later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can a 6 seat rattan dining set actually seat comfortably?

Six, as the name suggests but if you regularly host larger groups, an oval table gives a little extra room to add a seventh chair at a squeeze. Rectangular tables are the easiest to extend with an additional chair on the end.

Can I leave my rattan dining set outside all year round?

Yes, the aluminium frame and PE rattan weave are designed for permanent outdoor use. Covering it during winter or storing cushions indoors will extend its lifespan, but it won't damage the frame or weave to leave it out.

How do I clean a rattan dining set?

Warm water with a mild soap and a soft brush is enough for the weave. Avoid pressure washers on close range, as they can force water into the weave joints. Glass tops just need a standard glass cleaner.

Is a round or rectangular table better for a small garden? I

t depends on the shape of the space, not the size. A round table suits a square patio; a rectangular table suits a long, narrow one even if both patios are roughly the same total area.

Do the cushions need to be replaced separately, or are they included?

Cushions are included as standard with every 6 Seat Rattan Dining Set from Rattan Garden Furniture Ltd, and replacements are available separately if they ever need refreshing.