Sharnford Stacking 4 Seater Rattan Dining Set in Grey

Built for the British climate, not just the summer

The aluminium frame cannot rust, meaning you can leave this set outside all year round with no cover needed. We only use aluminium because steel rusts from the inside out - moisture gets in through joints and bolt holes where powder coating can't fully protect, and by the time you notice a mark on the surface, the internal structure is already weakened. A cover doesn't fix that problem; it just hides it.

The 5mm tempered safety glass top handles temperature swings that standard glass struggles with. In a British winter, the shift from a warm afternoon to a cold night can crack ordinary glass over time - we've seen it happen on sets left outside year-round. Tempered glass is the sensible choice for a table that stays out through every season.

At £774 with delivery included, you're getting an aluminium-framed dining set with stacking chairs, built-in table storage, and tempered glass - backed by our 3-Year Guarantee and for 25 years of rattan furniture experience. All you need to do is keep the glass wiped down and store any soft accessories when you're finished.

Do you have a showroom where I can see the Sharnford range?

Our garden furniture showroom is at Sapcote Garden Centre in Leicestershire - you can see the stacking chairs in action and sit at the table before deciding. Our helpful and knowledgeable staff are here 7 days a week to talk through space, materials, or what suits your patio. Call us on 01455 274748.

What's the difference between this and cheaper 4 seater rattan d

The frame material and the details. The Sharnford uses an aluminium frame that cannot rust - cheaper sets often hide a steel frame that corrodes from the inside out through joints and bolt holes, and by the time you see it, the structure is already weakened. You also get stacking armchairs and built-in table storage, which most sets at a lower price point don't include.

Can I leave the Sharnford rattan dining set outside all year?

The aluminium frame cannot rust and the rattan is all-weather, so the set can stay outside all year round with no cover needed. We advise storing any soft accessories when you're not using them - seat pads last much longer when they're kept out of prolonged damp.

Do the chairs stack neatly, or is it awkward in real life?

They nest together cleanly - four armchairs compress to barely more than the footprint of one. In our experience, this is the most practical feature for new-build patios and courtyards where you need to keep a walkway or back-door swing clear between meals.

What is the table top made from?

5mm tempered safety glass. It handles temperature swings better than standard glass, so it's less likely to crack when the weather shifts from a warm afternoon to a cold night - something that matters for a table that stays outside through a British winter. It also wipes clean after meals in seconds.

Is the under-table storage actually useful?

More than you'd expect. It keeps outdoor dining essentials right where you eat - napkins, condiments, serving bits - instead of splitting them between the kitchen and shed. The compartment is accessed via a brushed aluminium handle, which we chose because aluminium cannot rust. Customers tell us it's the feature that makes the difference between eating outside on a whim and needing ten minutes of preparation first.

Do I need a cover for this set in winter?

No cover needed. Aluminium cannot rust, so there's nothing to protect the frame from - it stays outside all year round as it is. A cover is optional for keeping leaves and bird mess off the glass, but it's for convenience, not survival. All you need to do is store any soft accessories when not in use.

How much assembly is required?

Only the table. The chairs arrive fully assembled and stack when not in use. The table base is four panels that screw together and then screw to the tabletop. All screws are included, and a screwdriver is the only tool you should need.

Delivery is included in the price, 3-7 working days to mainland UK. Your furniture is delivered on pallets via our courier, and we'll email you a timed delivery window so you're not waiting around all day.

Worth knowing: our courier delivers to the kerbside or driveway, they won't take items around the back of the house, and the pallet and boxes are left with you. If you'd prefer a white-glove delivery with set-up and rubbish taken away, get in touch and we can usually help.

We dispatch from our Leicestershire garden centre. "In stock" means we have it here, ready to send, not drop-shipped from a third-party warehouse.

Returns: if you're not happy, let us know within 7 days and you can return it within 30 days for a refund (minus return delivery costs). The furniture must be in its original condition and packaging, and we'll arrange the collection with you.