When it’s time to spruce up your patio or deck with new dining furniture, a good choice to consider are teak tables which are well suited for outdoor living needs. Teak wood and the furniture made from it, have a number of unique benefits that have made teak furniture so popular.

One of the first things that attracts people to teak tables, chairs or lounges for their outdoor living space is the simple, natural beauty of the wood. It has a look that is at once at home in the out-of-doors, while also being elegant and exuding luxury.

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Teak is a hardwood that has a long standing reputation for durability because it is very resistant to the ravages of insects, fungi and severe weather. For these reasons it has been a material used in marine settings and by ship builders for centuries. [/spin]It is even said that some of the first teak tables were crafted by ship builders for use on the vessels. |Also, there is a tradition that states that the first teak tables were made by ship builders for use in the ships they were building. |Some even say that the first teak tables where made by the men crafting sailing vessels to be used onboard.[/spin]

There is a wide variety of teak garden furniture available in many styles which are suited both for indoor and outdoor use. While the most common place you will find teak tables is on the sundeck or the patio, there are also many who use their teak dining furniture inside their homes, where it fits in just as well, making a statement of warmth and richness.

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Teak comes from the deciduous teak trees, which were originally found primarily in Indonesia. However, to meet the growing demand for this remarkable wood, many plantations now grow it throughout South America and Africa, helping to assure a steady supply of teak furniture and teak accessories long into the future.

Beautiful teak tables or any item make of teak, will start out with a rich golden brown color, which is warm and distinctive. Many people simply love the natural color of this wood and treat their teak benches with teak oil once or twice a year to maintain the warm glow and to keep the hardwood moisturized and healthy. These treatments also assure that the wood does not change color when used in outdoor settings.

However, some people prefer to have their teak outdoor furniture change to its natural weathered patina. It is a beautiful silvery-grey tone and is another distinctive feature of this wood. While leaving teak to weather naturally in the elements, there will be some small cracks that appear on the surface, but the strength and durability will remain. To achieve the weathered look, simply do not apply the teak oil to your furniture items.

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Another of the benefits of teak is that, while there are many styles to choose from, it seems that most teak furniture blends together easily so that you can mix and match your furnishings and still enjoy a cohesive look. There is an underlying feeling of strength and luxury that is inherent in teak wood.

It could be that the teak tables you add to your patio or deck may just kick off a teak furniture collection. Other great pieces such as teak loungers, teak Adirondak chairs and teak benches that you can find in outdoor patio living pieces, will make a great statement of quality and luxury.