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Comfortable & Durable Outdoor Dining Chairs

Outdoor dining chairs bring comfort and flexibility to outdoor entertaining spaces. Our collection includes a range of outdoor dining chairs and versatile seating designed for durability, weather resistance, and everyday use.

Crafted from quality materials suited to New Zealand conditions, each chair is selected for structural strength and lasting performance. Whether paired with a larger outdoor dining table or styled with a bistro table in a compact deck setting, our outdoor dining chairs balance practical resilience with considered design.

Choosing the Right Size and Shape

The right table comes down to how many people you seat, how you like to entertain, and the space you have to work with.

Dining Chairs and Carver Chairs

A standard dining chair is armless, keeping things clean and compact and easy to fit around a table. A carver chair has arms, offering a little more comfort and presence, and is often placed at the head of the table. Many people mix the two, using carvers at the ends and side chairs along the length.

Woven and Rope Chairs

Woven and rope designs bring texture and a relaxed, tactile feel to a dining setting, with a natural give that makes them comfortable to sit in. They suit coastal, natural and contemporary spaces alike.

Aluminium Chairs

Powder-coated aluminium chairs are light, easy to move and naturally rust-resistant, a practical, low-maintenance choice that suits modern outdoor spaces and coastal sites.

Comfort, Weather Resistance and Style

A good outdoor dining chair has to balance three things, and ours are chosen with all of them in mind.

Comfort

A dining chair should be a pleasure to sit in through a long meal. Woven and rope designs have a natural give that makes them comfortable without a cushion, while others pair a supportive frame with a seat pad for extra softness. Carver chairs, with their arms, add a relaxed, settle-in feel at the head of the table.

Weather resistance

Every chair is made to handle the outdoors, from teak that weathers naturally to powder-coated aluminium that resists rust, and woven and mesh designs built to shrug off sun and rain. This is furniture made to live outside, season after season.

Style

From warm, natural teak to clean, contemporary aluminium and relaxed woven textures, there is a look to suit every outdoor table, whether your space leans classic, coastal or modern

Materials Made for the Outdoors

Each material brings a different look and feel to an outdoor dining table, along with its own character outdoors.

Solid Teak

Warm, characterful and rich in natural oils that help it resist weathering, teak ages to a soft silver-grey patina over time. We use A-grade Indonesian teak, grown in sustainable planted forests. Many of our teak dining chairs pair the timber frame with a woven, rope or outdoor fabric back and seat.

Powder-Coated Aluminium

Light, clean-lined and naturally rust-resistant, powder-coated aluminium suits coastal and exposed sites and needs very little upkeep. Some designs pair an aluminium frame with a breathable mesh or woven seat.

Woven and Rope

Durable, UV-stable woven and rope designs bring texture and comfort, handling sun and rain while holding their colour and shape.

The Brands Behind Our Outdoor Dining Chairs

Our outdoor dining chairs come from a considered mix of brands, each with its own take on comfort and design. Du Soleil, our own outdoor living brand, offers both woven and padded designs, while Woven+ specialises in woven chairs on powder-coated aluminium frames. Devon pairs teak frames with woven and fabric detailing, and Jati Kebon and Fast contribute durable powder-coated aluminium chairs. Portico offers glass-fibre reinforced concrete bench seats and stools, as well as a woven design with a comfortable seat pad on aluminium legs. Whatever the material, each piece is chosen for how it feels to sit in and how well it stands up to the outdoors.

Pair With an Outdoor Dining Table

Our dining chairs are sold individually, so you can choose the number you need and pair them with the table that suits your space. Explore our outdoor dining tables to complete your setting, from round and rectangular designs to extendable tables for a crowd.

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Common Questions About Outdoor Dining Chairs

What is the difference between a dining chair and a carver chair?

A standard dining chair is armless, which keeps it compact and easy to fit around a table. A carver chair has arms, offering a little more comfort and a greater sense of presence, and is traditionally placed at the head of the table. Many people mix the two, using carver chairs at the ends of the table and armless side chairs along the sides.

What is the best material for outdoor dining chairs?

The best material depends on the look and feel you are after. Teak brings natural warmth and ages beautifully, and is rich in oils that resist weathering. Powder-coated aluminium is light, rust-resistant and low-maintenance, which suits coastal sites. Woven and rope designs add texture and a natural give that makes them comfortable to sit in. Each performs well in the New Zealand climate.

Are woven outdoor dining chairs comfortable?

Yes. Woven and rope designs have a natural flex and give that makes them comfortable to sit in, often without the need for a cushion. The weave supports you gently while still feeling firm enough for dining, which is why it is such a popular choice for outdoor chairs. For extra softness, a seat pad can always be added.

Do outdoor dining chairs need cushions?

Not necessarily. Many woven, rope and mesh dining chairs are comfortable to sit in as they are, thanks to the natural give in the material. Timber and aluminium chairs can be more comfortable with a seat pad, particularly for longer meals. Whether to add a cushion comes down to the chair and your own preference for softness.

How many dining chairs do I need?

Choose the number of chairs that suits how you use your table day to day, then add one or two more if you regularly entertain. As every chair is sold individually, you can buy exactly the number you need. A helpful guide is to allow around 60 centimetres of table edge per person, so everyone has room to sit and eat comfortably.

Can outdoor dining chairs be left outside all year?

In most cases, yes. Teak and powder-coated aluminium frames, along with woven, rope and mesh designs, are made to stay outdoors year-round. Any seat pads will last longer if they are covered during heavy weather or stored somewhere dry over winter, and a regular clean helps prevent dirt settling in. In exposed or coastal spots, a little extra care goes a long way.

Outdoor Dining Furniture at McKenzie & Willis

Furnishing New Zealand homes since 1906, we have spent more than 120 years learning what works in our conditions, and we bring that same knowledge to the outdoor dining setting. Our team can talk you through the differences between teak, aluminium and woven designs, help you choose outdoor dining chairs that suit your table, and find the comfort and style that works for your space. Visit us at one of our showrooms to see the collection in person, or browse online with confidence.