Best rattan garden furniture for 2023: the top patio sets, dining tables and more
OUTDOOR furniture really comes into its own in summer and the best rattan garden furniture not only looks fab but is comfortable too and really makes you want to sit outside and enjoy the sunny weather.
Rattan is weather resistant and highly durable. You’ll see it in dining sets, armchairs, loungers, egg chairs and all styles of patio furniture. Top it with squishy cushions for the ultimate lounging experience, add family and friends for an alfresco party, or simply sit and read a book in the sunshine.
Then at the end of the summer, all you need to do is pack away the cushions and cover the furniture. Some dining sets even stack within or underneath each other for convenient space saving.
Find inspiration in our round-up and dress your garden or terrace with the best rattan garden furniture available this summer.
Best rattan garden furniture at a glance:
- Best for large parties: 10-Seater Hampstead Rattan Dining Set
- Best for romantic lounging: 2-Seater Rattan Sofa Set Chaise Lounge
- Best for tropical vibes: Argos Home Lexy 4 Seater Rattan Garden Sofa Set
- Best for mix and match modular design: EVRE Rattan Outdoor Garden Furniture Set
- Best real rattan furniture: Rattan Direct Cambridge Dining Table Set
Where to buy rattan garden furniture online
Hoping to skip straight to the best stockists in the UK to buy rattan garden furniture in 2023? We’ve gone ahead and curated a list of our favourites with a big range of rattan in stock for this season.
If you’re after a hot deal, we recommend taking a close look at Go Groopie, Wowcher, and Amazon, as they’re known to have deals running frequently. At the time of writing, Homebase has some great deals, too.
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Homebase
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Amazon
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Wowcher
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Go Groopie
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Argos
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Rattan Direct
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Dunelm
- Browse rattan garden furniture on Billy Oh
The best rattan garden furniture for 2023
If you don’t have the time to sift through retailer after retailer trying to find a set you like, you can skip straight to our round-up of the best rattan garden furniture sets and solo pieces for 2023.
Dunelm Kingston 3-Piece Rattan Rocker Bistro Set
- Kingston 3-Piece Rattan Rocker Bistro Set, £349 from Dunelm – buy here
Seats: 2
Material: powder-coated steel frame with PU rattan. Glass tabletop. Polyester cushions
What a relaxing way to spend an afternoon, rocking in these fun-looking chairs while sipping tea (or wine). There’s also a table to keep your snacks safe while you rock.
Perfect for an intimate afternoon à deux or a few hours catching up and having a laugh in the sun with your best friend.
The chairs are synthetic rattan on a steel frame with wooden legs, while the table has wooden legs and a ceramic glass top.
Some assembly required. Store in a garage or shed over the winter.
Oak World Maze Orlando Sun Lounger Set
- Maze Orlando Sun Lounger Set, £539 from Oak world – buy here
Seats: 2
Material: powder-coated aluminium with synthetic rattan. Glass-topped table
Create a luxury holiday atmosphere in your garden with these contemporary design sun loungers.
The chunky-looking base is topped with a thick cushion for optimal comfort; there’s also an adjustable head rest for snoozing or sunbathing.
Completing the set is a coffee table with a rattan base and glass top. Position it between the two beds so both of you can reach and enjoy your cocktails by the pool – or your cuppa by the fish pond.
We could spend hours relaxing on these!
Easy clean cushions.
Loungers available in grey and brown. Some assembly required.
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John Lewis Salsa 4-Seater Rattan Dining Set
- Salsa 4-Seater Rattan Dining Set from John Lewis, £275 – buy here
Seats: 4
Material: stainless steel frame, polyethylene rattan, glass table top
This Salsa dining set from John Lewis is a contemporary take on the traditional rattan design.
The chairs have steel frames with polyethylene rattan uppers, while the table continues the rattan design around the edge of the glass top and underneath.
While the steel and rattan combination is durable and weather-resistant, it is recommended the furniture is stored under cover, for example in a shed or garage, over the winter.
Maximum user weight is 75kg and some assembly is required.
Available in natural and black. There’s a matching garden bar table and chairs set available here.
M&S Marlow 6-Seater Garden Table And Chairs
- Marlow 6-Seater Garden Table And Chairs, £1,349.25 from M&S – buy here
Seats: 6
Material: synthetic rattan, glass table top
This chic dining set will transform your outdoor space and we love the chunky look of rattan, which gives it a continental vibe.
The chairs feature elegant arms and high backs, while the table has a wraparound rattan design to the base. Comfortable seat cushions and a glass table top complete the look.
Protective paint provides extra durability.
The cushions should be stored indoors over winter and are not waterproof so should not be left outside if the weather is bad. The furniture also should be stored in a garage or shed to ensure longevity. Partial assembly required.
Homebase Alexandria Rattan Effect Garden Corner Sofa Set
- Alexandria Rattan Effect Garden Corner Sofa Set, from £216 at Homebase – buy here
Seats: 4
Material: Powder coated steel and toughened glass, 100% polyester, non-foam filling, polyethylene
If you’re looking for a rattan furniture set that won’t break the bank, you’ll struggle to do much better than the Alexandria set from Homebase, which at the time of writing is discounted by 40%.
As well as the sofa you get a cute table with a toughened glass top.
With its natural weave and taupe cushions, this set has a timeless feel to it, while the L-shape allows you to really spread out once your BBQ guests have left (although at a push, it can fit four people).
Available in natural and grey. The cushion covers are removable.
EVRE Rattan Outdoor Garden Furniture Set
- EVRE Rattan Outdoor Garden Furniture Set, £579.99 from Amazon – buy here
Seats: 3, 4 or 5 depending on configuration
Material: PE rattan weave
This modular set from Evre is as versatile as it is stylish, able to be moved around and re-shaped to suit the occasion. You can transition the set from a corner sofa to a 3-seater and an armchair, or let your guests use one of the seats as a footstool for enhanced comfort.
The set is made from lightweight rattan, making it easy to move around the garden as and when you need to, making it a dream for entertainers.
In order to help you style your new rattan sofa, we found a few more furnishings on Amazon that will really help pull the look together.
- Shop the look on Amazon:
Pillows: Hafrily garden cushion covers, £11.99
Throw: Bourina Textured Solid Soft Sofa Throw, from £16.99
Plant: Decorative Artificial Plants, £19.99
LTGB 7 Piece Outdoor Half-Moon Garden Rattan Sofa Set
- LTGB 7 Piece Outdoor Corner Garden Rattan Sofa Set, £429.99 from Amazon – buy here
Seats: 7
Material: Rattan
This set has an L-shaped sofa and two stools so seats seven people. A dining table and storage box complete the collection, and the modern look is sure to level up your garden style.
Both the sofa and stools are topped with thick foam cushions – the sofas have backrests for extra comfort, while the storage box can be brought into use as a side table should you need the extra serving/dining space.
Cushion covers are removable and washable.
If you’re looking for a couple of extra pieces that will help make your new rattan set look extra stylish, we found a couple of budget-friendly furnishings on Amazon.
- Shop the style on Amazon:
Garden rug: Grey Circular Garden Rug, £28.99
Table lamp: Metal Cage Table lamp, £16.68
2-Seater Rattan Sofa Set Chaise Lounge
- 2-Seater Rattan Sofa Set Chaise Lounge, £449.99 from Go Groopie – buy here
Seats: 2
Material: Weather-resistant PE rattan
Turn your garden into a relaxing oasis with this ultra-chic and luxuriously comfortable chaise lounge set from Go Groopie.
If you want to up the comfort level, even more, you can push the two pieces together to make one large bed for unmatched relaxation (especially if you’ve brought your favourite book or tunes into the garden with you).
Each chair and stool is in weather-resistant PE rattan and comes with a lovely, thick cushion that makes this set feel far more decadent than the price point would suggest.
Cushion covers are removable and washable.
Marbella 5 Seater Rattan Effect Sofa Set with Coffee Table
- Marbella 5 Seater Rattan Effect Sofa Set with Coffee Table, £509 from Billy Oh – buy here
Seats: 5
Material: Weather-resistant PE rattan
Sort out all your garden furniture in one fell swoop with this rattan furniture set from Billy Oh. There’s a 3-seater sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table – so enough room for the whole family to relax outside.
Striking the balance between lightweight and durable, the Marbella is made from light PE rattan on a sturdy steel frame that is built to go the distance.
The fade and UV resistant polyrattan material won’t lighten even when exposed to direct sunlight, so your furniture should look great for several summers or more.
The Marbella sofa set is also available in graphite.
Assembly required.
10-Seater Hampstead Rattan Dining Set
- 10-Seater Hampstead Rattan Dining Set, from £529.99 from Wowcher – buy here
Seats: 10
Material: Polyrattan
If you consider yourself an entertainer extraordinaire a four or five-seater set is probably just not going to cut it, so you might need to call in the big guns.
This larger-than-life 10-seater dining set is equipped to handle large dinner parties with six cube armchairs and four stools.
The dining table is topped with toughened glass and is large enough to accommodate a hungry crowd’s dinner plates.
When not in use, the backs of the chairs drop down to fit under the table along with the stools, making for tidy storage in the garden.
The cushion covers are removable and machine-washable.
Available in brown, grey and black.
Argos Home Lexy 4 Seater Rattan Garden Sofa Set
- Argos Home Lexy 4 Seater Rattan Garden Sofa Set, £450 from Argos – buy here
Seats: 4
Material: Rattan effect
This bamboo-inspired garden furniture will bring a touch of tropical elegance to your garden this summer, creating a stunning focal point for outdoor entertaining.
The five-piece set comprises a two-seater sofa, two chairs and a coffee table. The style is modern and minimalist, with a lovely egg shape to the sofa and chairs.
Designed to be as comfortable as it is functional, this set comes with thickly padded base cushions and plush back cushions that you can sink right into.
Although the furniture can be stored outside over winter (preferably under a cover) you will need to store the cushions indoors as they are not waterproof.
Cambridge 100% 8 Rattan Chairs and Rectangular Dining Table Set in Grey
- Cambridge 100% 8 Rattan Chairs and Rectangular Dining Table Set in Grey, £1,449 from Rattan Direct – buy here
Seats: 8
Material: Rattan
Comfortable, practical, stylish, and able to seat eight people comfortably, this dining table set is perfect for al fresco family dining this summer.
The higher price point of this luxurious set is down to the fact that it is one of the rare sets that has been made using authentic rattan, which is a premium material that should last for many years if taken care of correctly.
It’s lightweight yet robust, with an aluminium anti-rust frame and a UV-protected weave. The table is glass topped and has an opening in the centre for a parasol.
The generously filled foam cushions feature a distinctive piped edging. They’re showerproof and the covers are removable for machine washing at 30°C.
The set comes with a free outdoor cover, which protects it when not in use or during bad weather.
Where to buy rattan garden furniture in the UK
Rattan garden furniture is readily available in garden centres and furniture stores, as well as department stores and high street chains such as B&M and Argos. You can also buy it from some supermarkets over the summer and of course, from online retailers.
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How much does rattan garden furniture cost?
The price of rattan garden furniture varies depending on what you buy and where you buy it – a two-seater sofa for example is going to cost less than a 10-piece dining set.
You’ll find rattan garden furniture to suit all price points, from the inexpensive to the high-end, so you’re sure to find something to fit your budget.
The furniture featured in our round-up ranges from £216 to just under £1,500.
What is rattan garden furniture?
Authentic rattan furniture is made from rattan vines that have been woven together in to create stylish furniture that is usually used in the garden. Rattan is known for being light and durable, making it perfect for outdoor use.
Natural rattan can be fairly expensive, so if you want the same look for less keep an eye out for synthetic rattan. While the synthetic models don’t have all the same benefits as natural, it has the same stylish look and is usually fairly good quality for a far lower price.
How to clean rattan garden furniture
The ease with which you can clean rattan is one of the biggest benefits of having it in your garden.
All you need to do is use some warm, soapy water and wipe off any dirty areas with a clean cloth. After that’s done, grab a clean and dry cloth and wipe it down to dry it and make sure it’s properly clean and dry before you start using it again.
How to look after rattan garden furniture
Although rattan is durable, everything has its limitations and if it’s going to be raining heavily it’s best to cover your furniture with a garden furniture cover to keep it dry.
Rattan garden furniture is fairly low maintenance, and as long as you’re keeping it dry and wiping it down regularly it should last for years to come.