Gloster Side And Coffee Tables For Every Corner Of The Garden
A garden rarely runs on big furniture alone. It's the small tables tucked beside a chair or set between two loungers that actually get used the most, holding drinks, books, and everything else within easy reach. This collection brings together Gloster's side and coffee tables, built in teak, ceramic, and powder-coated aluminium, all designed to sit outside through every UK season without losing their finish.
With over two dozen styles across height, shape, and material, this is one of the widest ranges in the Gloster collection, so it helps to know what sets each one apart.
Why Choose A Gloster Side Or Coffee Table
A small table might not be the centrepiece of a garden, but it still needs to earn its spot. Here's what this range gets right:
- Genuine outdoor materials. Teak, ceramic, and powder-coated aluminium are all built to handle UK rain, sun, and frost without cracking, staining, or fading.
- Ceramic tops that outlast the seasons. Gloster's ceramic surfaces are heat, stain, scratch, and frost resistant, with water absorption close to zero, so they hold up even through a damp British winter.
- Sustainably sourced teak. Gloster's teak comes from ethically managed plantations, and a single Gloster teak tree has a lifecycle of at least fifty years, which says a lot about how long the furniture itself is built to last.
- A shape and height for every setup. From low coffee tables to taller side tables, this collection covers dining, lounge, and daybed settings without needing to mix and match brands.
Explore The Range Grid, Sepal, Haven And More
This collection draws on a wide spread of Gloster ranges, so it's worth breaking down a few of the standout options.
The Grid collection is one of the most flexible, offering coffee and side tables in both teak and ceramic tops, across small and large sizes, all built on a powder-coated aluminium frame. The Sepal range takes a softer, more sculptural approach, with a ceramic top edged in aluminium and a teak frame beneath, designed by Mark Gabbertas so the side table and coffee table overlap neatly when placed together. The Haven tables come in high and low versions, giving flexibility for different chair heights and seating arrangements.
For something more compact, the Bay, Maya, Bells, and Coso side tables offer smaller footprints suited to tucking beside a single chair or lounger, while the Blow range pairs a ceramic base with a natural teak top for a distinctive, contemporary look. The Lima, Mistral, Deck, Grand Sail, Salina, Block, and Arbor ranges round out the collection with coffee tables designed to match their equivalent dining and lounge sets, so it's easy to keep a consistent look across the whole garden.
Matching A Table To Your Seating
The right table height depends on what it's sitting next to. Low coffee tables generally suit lounge chairs, sofas, and daybeds, where the surface needs to sit close to seat height. Taller side tables work better next to dining chairs or standard lounge seating, where you want a surface within easy reach without bending down. If you're building a full set, it's worth checking the matching Gloster seating range first, since several table collections, including Lima, Mistral, and Haven, are designed to pair directly with their equivalent chairs and sofas.
Caring For Your Gloster Table
Ceramic tops need very little upkeep. A wipe with warm, soapy water removes most dirt and grease, and the surface resists heat, staining, and scratching without special treatment. Teak elements will weather naturally to a soft silver-grey if left uncovered, which most owners like, though an occasional teak oil treatment will keep the original honey tone instead. Aluminium frames need only an occasional wipe down, and a protective cover is available for most tables if you'd rather keep them looking newer for longer.
Complete The Set
A side or coffee table works best alongside the seating it supports. Pair yours with Gloster sofas or Gloster lounge chairs for a relaxed lounge setting, or place one beside your Gloster sun loungers and daybeds for drinks and books within reach. For a dining setup, look at Gloster dining tables and Gloster dining chairs, and add shade nearby with Gloster parasols. Round off the space with Gloster lighting and Gloster accessories.
For everything else Gloster makes, explore the main Gloster Furniture collection. To compare occasional tables across other premium brands, browse our wider outdoor furniture collection, which includes pieces from 4 Seasons Outdoor, Barlow Tyrie, Royal Botania, and Manutti. It's also worth checking our Clearance collection now and then, where ex-showroom Gloster tables occasionally appear at a reduced price.
FAQs
1. Can Gloster side and coffee tables be left outside all year?
Ans: Yes. Teak, ceramic, and powder-coated aluminium are all built for permanent outdoor use, though a protective cover can help keep cleaning to a minimum over winter.
2. Are ceramic table tops durable enough for everyday outdoor use?
Ans: Yes. Gloster's ceramic tops are heat, stain, scratch, and frost resistant, with very low water absorption, which makes them well suited to unpredictable UK weather.
3. Should I choose a high or low table?
Ans: Low tables suit lounge chairs, sofas, and daybeds, sitting closer to seat height, while taller tables work better next to dining or standard lounge seating where you want the surface within easy reach.
4. Will teak tables match the rest of my Gloster furniture?
Ans: In most cases, yes. Several table ranges, including Lima, Mistral, and Haven, are designed to pair directly with matching dining and lounge collections, so it's worth checking the matching range for a consistent look.
