The more in demand outdoor patio tables which have attractive features is furniture made of teak wood. These patio tables can be quite expensive, but they are popular anyway. One of the reasons is that teak can have great value in long run and it is almost maintenance free. Teak patio tables are known for their classy looks and they can fit into just about any decorative theme from traditional to modern. Teak sets come with a variety of other pieces as well, such as chairs, loungers, side tables and benches.

For those who may feel that teak wood tables and accessories are just too expensive, there is the choice of cedar, which is considered a less pricey wood type. Keep in mind that redwood furniture is also the perfect choice as it naturally repeals mosquitoes and insects. Of course, cedar and redwood will probably not last as long as teak wood. You get what you pay for, of course. For very limited budgets, patio tables made of treated wood as an option.

Other patio table materials include wicker and rattan, as well as metal such as wrought iron. Metal is a good choice since it will last a long time out in the weather, and will not rot. Wrought iron fits into a lot of different styles and can give a pleasant effect to almost any patio space.

One other material for patio tables is resin, a man-made by product of the production process. It starts as a liquid that is heated and molded to fit whatever shape of design it being produced. Resin is very flexible in that it can be made to resemble any of the other materials, with rattan and wicker being two of the most common. Although it is durable, it is much more lightweight that the wrought iron or heavier wood tables.