Save or Splurge? We try two metal garden furniture sets

Outdoor furniture from Ikea, left, and Bo Concept, right.

Outdoor tables and chairs don't have to be wooden, faux-wicker, or awkward to move.

Lightweight metal tables and chairs are perfect for Ireland’s changeable weather, being easy to pick up and bring indoors when the heavens open.

SAVE

Ikea’s Sundso practical foldable table and chairs are easy to arrange outdoors and have a slight retro style to suit any space. Available in a variety of colours, including off-white and 70s-style green to blend with the outdoors; table €40, chairs, €30 each, Ikea.

SPLURGE

Bo Concept introduces a lovely light green to the Cancún outdoor range for summer 2025. Compact for space-strapped balconies and patios, the inclusion of seat and back cushions adds comfort for evening relaxation; dining chair with cushions, €339, café table, €479, Bo Concept.