Description
The Manutti Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 × 74h cm — designed by Stéphane De Winter — is the Minus collection's most spatially considered outdoor dining format: a 280 cm dining table of just 85 cm / 33.5" in depth that brings the full length and seating capacity of the most generous Minus dining format to outdoor environments where the 100 cm depth of the wider variant is simply not available — or where a narrower, more intimate across-table dining experience is a deliberate aesthetic choice rather than a spatial constraint. At 110.0" × 33.5" (280 × 85 cm) and a standard dining height of 29.1" (74 cm), the Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 seats 8+2 persons in a single, unified dining arrangement across a five-section 12 mm ceramic tabletop with 180° round edge — five ceramic panels that combine to create one continuous, uninterrupted dining surface of the full 280 × 85 cm dimension in your chosen finish from a palette of ten. The 85 cm depth creates an outdoor dining atmosphere of particular intimacy and directness: the narrower table dimension draws guests across the table in closer natural proximity, heightening conversation and the sense of shared occasion that Stéphane De Winter's Minus design was conceived to create. Suited to linear terrace layouts, long loggia dining settings, covered outdoor corridors, and any outdoor dining environment where 280 cm of length and the full character of De Winter's slender aluminium frame must be accommodated without the footprint of a 100 cm depth — the Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 × 74h is the Minus collection's most versatile large-format dining table, bringing generous seating capacity and full ceramic surface excellence to the widest range of outdoor dining environments. Knock-down construction, adjustable feet, armchair protection on the table base, and an optional protective cover complete a total practical specification for permanent outdoor dining use at 280 cm scale.
Key Features
- 85 cm Depth — The Slimmest Large-Format Minus Dining Table: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 × 74h is uniquely positioned within the Minus dining range as the only large-format dining table of just 85 cm / 33.5" in depth — a dimension engineered specifically for outdoor dining environments where the full 280 cm dining length is required but the 100 cm depth of the wider Minus variants is not suited to the available terrace width, the proportions of the outdoor dining space, or the preferred intimacy of the dining setting. At 85 cm, the Minus Dining Table brings all eight-plus-two guests into a closer, more conversational arrangement — the across-table distance that makes every dinner feel like a shared rather than a parallel occasion.
- Five-Section Ceramic Tabletop — 280 × 85 cm Continuous Surface: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's 12 mm ceramic top is constructed in five precision-engineered sections that fit together across the full 280 × 85 cm dining surface — a ceramic construction solution unique to the 85 cm wide format within the Minus collection. The five-section assembly creates one continuous, visually uninterrupted dining surface in your chosen ceramic finish, with the 180° round edge profile applied uniformly across the full perimeter. The five-section construction also facilitates practical handling for knock-down assembly, seasonal disassembly, and delivery of the 280 cm table format across all residential and commercial outdoor dining environments.
- Seats 8+2 Persons at Standard Dining Height — 74 cm / 29.1": The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 accommodates 8+2 persons — eight along its length and two at the ends — at the universal 74 cm / 29.1" standard outdoor dining height compatible with all standard outdoor dining chairs across all ten place settings. The 280 cm length ensures every diner has generous personal dining space and clear access to the shared ceramic surface, while the 85 cm depth positions all guests in the closer, more connected arrangement that makes the 85 cm format the preferred choice for outdoor dining environments designed around convivial intimacy rather than formal dining distance.
- Ideal for Narrow and Long Outdoor Spaces: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's defining practical advantage is its suitability for outdoor dining environments that cannot accommodate a 100 cm deep table at 280 cm in length — linear terraces, outdoor corridors, loggia dining settings, rooftop terraces with defined width constraints, and any long, narrow outdoor dining space where a generous-length table must fit within a restricted depth envelope. At 85 cm, the Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 makes large-format outdoor dining with full ceramic surface quality possible in outdoor settings that the wider Minus variants simply cannot serve.
- 12 mm Ceramic Top with 180° Round Edge — 10 Finishes: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's tabletop is a 12 mm thick ceramic construction with a fully rounded 180° edge profile — consistent with the complete Minus table collection across all formats. Available in ten distinct ceramic finishes — from the organic warmth of Fossil, Travertin Geo, Travertin Crema, Speckled Sand, Terra Rust, and Perla, to the architectural precision of Marble White, Basalt Black, Concrete, and Calacatta Black — the five-section ceramic top delivers the full depth of each finish's visual character across the complete 280 × 85 cm surface area, with all the stain resistance, heat resistance, UV stability, and maintenance-free outdoor performance of Manutti's 12 mm ceramic specification.
- Precision PCA Aluminium Base — Lava or Flint: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's slender aluminium base is available in Lava or Flint PCA finish — both UV-stable, corrosion-resistant, and structurally permanent for all outdoor environments. Holding the five-section 12 mm ceramic top across the full 280 cm span at 74 cm height requires the same structural precision and engineering rigour as the 280 × 100 format — delivered by the Minus base with the same characteristically minimal visual profile that makes De Winter's frame as visually elegant at the slimmer 85 cm width as at the wider dining formats in the collection.
- Armchair Protection on Table Base: Built-in armchair protection points on the Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's base prevent contact damage between the PCA frame and adjacent dining chair armrests across all ten seating positions during the daily pull-in and push-back movement of outdoor dining service. At 85 cm depth, where dining chairs sit in closer proximity to the table base than at wider formats, this protective specification is of particular practical value throughout the lifetime of the table.
- Knock-Down Construction: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 is supplied with knock-down assembly — enabling practical flat-pack delivery, straightforward on-site assembly, and seasonal disassembly for storage. The five-section ceramic top and knock-down base construction combine to make the 280 cm format manageable across all residential and commercial outdoor dining delivery environments without specialist handling equipment.
- Adjustable Feet: Precision-engineered adjustable feet ensure stable, level positioning on all outdoor dining surfaces — stone, timber, tile, or any slightly uneven outdoor floor — across the full 280 cm span of the table with complete rigidity and shake-free stability for all ten dining positions, while protecting both the PCA base and the flooring beneath.
- Optional Protective Cover: An optional weather-resistant protective cover is available to preserve both the complete five-section ceramic tabletop and the PCA base during off-season periods and extended adverse weather — particularly recommended for the 280 × 85 format in permanently installed outdoor dining settings where seasonal cover protection is the most practical approach to maintaining full ceramic and PCA finish quality year-round.
PCA Base Finish Options
Select your preferred powder-coated aluminium base finish. The slender Minus dining frame is available in two PCA colours — both UV-stable, corrosion-resistant, and maintenance-free for permanent outdoor dining use at the 280 × 85 cm narrow-depth format.
Lava
PCA Base
Flint
PCA Base
Lava delivers a warm mid-tone charcoal base presence that pairs naturally with the organic ceramic finishes — Fossil, Travertin Geo, Travertin Crema, Speckled Sand, Terra Rust, and Perla — creating a fully warm, natural-toned narrow-format outdoor dining setting with the depth and intimacy that the 85 cm width amplifies. Flint offers a refined cool silver-grey tone that enhances the graphic precision of the architectural ceramic finishes — Marble White, Basalt Black, Concrete, and Calacatta Black — for a sharper, more contemporary character across the slim 280 × 85 cm dining profile. Both PCA base finishes coordinate beautifully with all ten ceramic top options.
Ceramic Top Options — 12 mm with 180° Round Edge (Five-Section)
Choose from ten 12 mm ceramic finishes with a fully rounded 180° edge profile. The 280 × 85 cm top is assembled in five precision-fit sections, creating one continuous dining surface in your chosen finish — stain-resistant, heat-resistant, UV-stable, and maintenance-free.
Fossil
12mm Ceramic
Travertin Geo
12mm Ceramic
Marble White
12mm Ceramic
Basalt Black
12mm Ceramic
Perla
12mm Ceramic
Concrete
12mm Ceramic
Speckled Sand
12mm Ceramic
Travertin Crema
12mm Ceramic
Terra Rust
12mm Ceramic
Calacatta Black
12mm Ceramic
All ten ceramic finishes are 12 mm thick with a 180° fully rounded edge profile. On the 280 × 85 format, the five-section construction joins seamlessly to create one continuous dining surface — the chosen finish expressing its full character across the complete 280 cm length at the slimmer 85 cm width. Warm naturals such as Fossil, Travertin Geo, Travertin Crema, Speckled Sand, Terra Rust, and Perla amplify the intimate closeness of the 85 cm format with organic material warmth. Architectural finishes — Marble White, Basalt Black, Concrete, and Calacatta Black — create a crisp, graphic dining surface that makes the narrow silhouette appear even more precise and resolved. All finishes are stain-resistant, heat-resistant, UV-stable, scratch-resistant, and completely maintenance-free for permanent outdoor dining use.
Materials & Construction
Five-Section Ceramic & PCA Frame Construction
A Unique Structural Solution for the 85 cm Format: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's five-section ceramic top construction is unique within the Minus dining range — an engineering solution developed specifically for the 85 cm depth format that allows a single-width 280 cm dining table to be manufactured, delivered, and assembled in sections that are practical to handle individually while combining to create one continuous, visually unified dining surface of the full 280 × 85 cm dimension. The five precision-fit ceramic panels — each 12 mm thick with the 180° round edge profile applied to the full outer perimeter — join without visual interruption across the dining surface in all ten available finish options. The PCA base in Lava or Flint is engineered to support the five-section top across the full 280 cm span at 74 cm height with complete rigidity and the same slender visual profile that defines the Minus aesthetic at every dining format in the collection.
Knock-down construction makes the complete Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 — five-section ceramic top and PCA base — practical to deliver and install across all residential and commercial outdoor dining environments, with adjustable feet ensuring the assembled table sits perfectly level on any outdoor terrace, decking, or tiled floor. Armchair protection built into the base frame at all positions provides continuous protection between the PCA finish and adjacent dining chairs across the full 8+2 seating arrangement throughout the life of the table.
Narrow-Format Dining Surface Performance
12 mm Ceramic at 85 cm Width: At 85 cm in depth, the Minus Dining Table's ceramic surface is experienced differently than at 100 cm — the across-table dimension is more immediate, more personal, and more conducive to the naturally intimate dining atmosphere that De Winter's Minus concept is founded upon. The 12 mm ceramic top delivers the same complete outdoor dining performance specification across the full 280 × 85 cm surface as at any wider format: stain-resistant against all food and drink spills, heat-resistant for direct placement of serving dishes and platters, UV-stable, scratch-resistant against cutlery and daily dining service, and completely maintenance-free in all outdoor environments including poolside, coastal, and high-humidity settings.
180° Round Edge Across the Full Perimeter: The 180° round edge profile is applied across the complete outer perimeter of the assembled five-section 280 × 85 cm surface — providing the same refined tactile quality and safe contact surface for all ten diners as at every other format in the Minus range. The consistent edge profile of the assembled top ensures no visual or tactile discontinuity between sections across the full 280 cm length, maintaining the coherent ceramic surface character of the chosen finish from one end of the table to the other.
Usage & Care
Outdoor Dining Applications
The Solution for Narrow Outdoor Dining Environments: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 × 74h is the definitive outdoor dining table for long, narrow terrace settings — linear outdoor dining rooms, covered loggias, rooftop terraces with constrained width, garden corridors, and any outdoor environment where a generous-length dining table of 280 cm must fit within a depth envelope that the wider Minus formats cannot serve. Its 85 cm depth reduces the overall table footprint significantly versus the 280 × 100 format while preserving the full 280 cm length and 8+2 person seating capacity — enabling large-format outdoor entertaining with full Minus ceramic quality in spaces that would otherwise require a shorter or narrower table as a compromise. The closer across-table proximity of the 85 cm format also makes it a deliberate choice for dining settings where intimacy and connection between guests across the table are design priorities in their own right.
Armchair Protection at All Ten Positions: The armchair protection system built into the Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's base is of heightened relevance at the 85 cm depth — where the naturally closer positioning of dining chairs to the table's structural frame makes contact between PCA frame and chair armrests more likely during the continuous movement of seating throughout outdoor dining service. The built-in protection at all base positions preserves both the PCA finish quality and the surrounding dining chair frames across the complete service life of the table.
Maintenance & Protection
Ceramic Top Care: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85's five-section 12 mm ceramic surface requires no more maintenance than the single-section formats — wipe clean after dining with a soft cloth and mild soap and water to remove food and drink residue, environmental deposits, and surface dust from the complete 280 × 85 cm ceramic expanse. The ceramic resists staining, UV discolouration, heat damage, and cutlery scratching without any sealing, protective coating, or periodic treatment across all ten available finish options and the full five-section surface area. The section joints require no special cleaning attention and are not susceptible to the staining, weathering, or degradation that natural stone joints can present in outdoor environments.
PCA Base Care & Seasonal Cover: The PCA aluminium base requires only occasional cleaning with mild soap and water — no oiling, sealing, or surface treatment of any kind. The optional protective cover is recommended for off-season storage and extended adverse weather periods, particularly in permanently installed outdoor dining settings where year-round preservation of both the five-section ceramic surface and the PCA base finish quality is the priority. The cover is sized to protect the complete 280 × 85 cm assembled table — ceramic top and base — as a single unit.
Why Choose Manutti
Design Excellence: The Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 × 74h cm is Stéphane De Winter's most spatially versatile large-format dining design within the Minus collection — a 280 cm, 8+2 person outdoor dining table of just 85 cm in depth that brings the full length, full ceramic quality, and full De Winter design character of the Minus range to outdoor dining environments where no wider format can serve. Its five-section 12 mm ceramic top with 180° round edge in any of ten finishes, slender PCA base in Lava or Flint, knock-down construction, adjustable feet, armchair base protection, and optional protective cover make it a complete outdoor dining solution of the highest material and engineering quality — one that proves De Winter's founding principle of natural intimacy is not diminished by reducing the table's depth, but in many settings, enhanced by it: the Minus collection's answer to the outdoor dining setting that demands both generous scale and minimal spatial footprint in equal measure.
Warranty
The Manutti Minus Dining Table 280 × 85 × 74h cm is covered by Manutti's comprehensive manufacturer warranty, supporting the long-term structural integrity of the knock-down PCA aluminium base construction, the five-section ceramic top assembly, the adjustable feet function, the armchair protection system, and the 12 mm ceramic tabletop quality across all ten available ceramic finish options.
Dimensions & Specifications
The Minus Dining Table measures 280 cm long × 85 cm wide (110.0" × 33.5") at a standard dining height of 74 cm / 29.1" — consistent across all PCA base and ceramic top finish combinations. Five-section 12 mm ceramic top. Seats 8+2 persons. Knock-down construction. Adjustable feet included. Optional protective cover available.
| Dimension | Size (cm) | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 280 | 110.0" |
| Width | 85 | 33.5" |
| Height | 74 | 29.1" |
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