KOSTER Teak Dining Table

Order the table on its own, or as a dining set with matching Koster dining chairs at 5% off the chairs. Free delivery.

The design

Studio Norrlandet named Koster after the westernmost islands of Sweden, where sun, wind, salt water and snow test everything left outdoors. The dining table is calm and solid, with clean lines and a top in FSC-certified teak or in light grey mineral composite.

Choose from three lengths, from a square table for four to a 230 cm table for six to eight. Add Koster dining chairs in teak and dark grey rope for a complete set.

Materials

The frame is FSC-certified teak with adjustable feet. Tops are available in teak or in light grey mineral composite, an ultra-compact, stain-resistant stone surface. The Koster dining chairs in the sets are FSC-certified teak with seat and back woven in dark grey outdoor rope.

Dimensions

• 98 cm table: L 98 x W 95 x H 75 cm; 24 kg (teak top), 41 kg (composite top)
• 164 cm table: L 164 x W 95 x H 75 cm; 36 kg
• 230 cm table: L 230 x W 95 x H 75 cm; 46 kg (teak top), 86 kg (composite top)
• Height under the table: 65.5 cm
• Koster dining chair: W 54 x D 53 x H 80 cm; seat height 45 cm

Details

• Frame: FSC-certified teak
• Top: FSC-certified teak or light grey mineral composite
• Adjustable feet
• Design: Studio Norrlandet
• Made by Skargaarden, Sweden

Teak

Skargaarden uses only high-grade teak (Tectona grandis) from carefully managed plantations. Teak is a dense hardwood, rich in natural oils, which makes it one of the most durable woods for outdoor use. It needs no preservatives or treatment to last, and every piece is sanded and polished before it leaves the factory.

Left outside, teak slowly turns a soft silver-grey as the surface oils evaporate. The oil deeper in the wood stays, and that is what keeps it strong. Small surface cracks or water marks can appear in the first months; these even out as the wood weathers to an even grey.

• A little rough after rain? When the furniture is used outside and gets wet, the surface of the teak becomes slightly rough. This is a natural process: a light sanding makes it smooth again, and it usually only needs doing once or twice in the beginning.
• Do not oil teak that stays outdoors. Oil does not make it last longer, can encourage mildew and leads to patchy colouring. Oil is only worth using on teak kept indoors.
• Rinse with a garden hose and wash now and then with mild soapy water and a soft brush. Never use a pressure washer.
• To keep the original honey colour, clean the wood with a teak cleaner, let it dry, then apply a thin layer of teak sealer. Repeat about once a year. Do not use sealer on new teak.
• Teak can stay outside all year, but it ages best if it spends the winter under a breathable cover or in an unheated shed.

Mineral composite tabletop

The mineral composite top is an ultra-compact surface with almost no porosity, so it resists stains from everyday use and household products and copes well with life outdoors.

• For regular cleaning, use a sponge or scouring pad with a dedicated stone cleaner such as Q-Action.
• Otherwise, neutral soap and water work well.

Winter storage

• Store the furniture indoors, or cover it with a breathable cover. A cover that is fully airtight traps moisture and can cause mould.
• Leave a small gap between the cover and the ground so air can circulate.

Warranty

• 2-year guarantee under EU consumer law, covering manufacturing defects.
• Natural weathering of teak (greying, roughening of the grain, small surface cracks) is part of the material's character and is not a defect.

Delivery

• Delivery time: 2 - 4 weeks
• Free delivery