Outdoor Metal Furniture Nottingham

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Bespoke Garden Tables, Benches & Seating Combining Metal with Wood or Composites

Outdoor Garden Furniture

Nottingham Metalworks creates bespoke outdoor metal furniture for gardens and patios across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our handcrafted garden tables, benches, chairs, and planters combine robust steel or aluminium frames with quality timber or composite materials, delivering weather-resistant furniture built to last decades whilst complementing your outdoor living space beautifully.

Fabricating metal frames for bespoke garden furniture in Nottingham workshop showing welding and precision steel construction

Fabricating metal futniture frames

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Bespoke metal and wood garden furniture including dining table and benches in Nottingham patio creating outdoor living space

Bespoke metal and wood garden dining table and benches

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Detail of bespoke metal and wood garden table construction showing quality materials and craftsmanship in Nottingham-made outdoor furniture

Detail of bespoke metal and wood garden bench

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Bespoke Garden Furniture Combining Metal & Wood

Quality outdoor furniture transforms gardens into true living spaces—places for dining, entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying British summers (and the occasional dry winter day). Yet mass-produced garden furniture disappoints: flimsy construction fails after seasons, plastic materials degrade in UV light, and identical designs appear in every garden centre across the country.

At Nottingham Metalworks, we fabricate bespoke outdoor metal furniture combining the durability of steel or aluminium frames with the natural warmth of timber or the low-maintenance benefits of composite materials. Our garden tables, benches, chairs, and planters are handcrafted to your specifications, creating unique outdoor furniture that withstands British weather whilst reflecting your personal style.

Metal-framed furniture offers exceptional longevity. Powder-coated steel or naturally weather-resistant aluminium provides structural frames that last decades without deteriorating. Combined with quality timber—oak, iroko, or treated softwood—or modern composites, the result is furniture that's both beautiful and practically indestructible. Whilst cheap garden furniture heads to landfill after a few seasons, our metal and wood furniture becomes better with age, developing character whilst remaining structurally sound.

We create outdoor furniture for Nottingham homeowners who value quality over disposability, appreciate bespoke design over mass-production, and want furniture that complements their gardens rather than dominating them. Whether furnishing a small courtyard, a suburban garden, or an extensive patio, we design and fabricate furniture scaled and styled for your specific outdoor space.

Our outdoor furniture service extends our established metalwork expertise—the same fabrication skills and quality standards we apply to gates, railings, and decorative metalwork translate perfectly to garden furniture. Many clients commission matching furniture when we're installing gates or railings, creating cohesive outdoor schemes where all metalwork complements beautifully.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE WE CREATE

Bespoke Garden Furniture Options


Metal Garden Tables

Outdoor dining tables form the heart of garden entertaining. We fabricate bespoke tables from compact bistro tables (600-800mm diameter) through to substantial dining tables seating 8-10 people (2.5m+ length). Metal frames provide robust, stable bases that won't wobble on uneven paving, whilst timber or composite tops offer comfortable dining surfaces that suit outdoor conditions. Design options include rectangular tables for traditional dining, round or oval tables encouraging conversation, extending tables with removable sections, and bar-height tables for contemporary garden bars. We can match table designs to your garden's proportions and your entertaining needs. Explore garden tables →


Metal Garden Benches

Garden benches provide informal seating, dining solutions, or contemplative perches throughout your outdoor space. We fabricate benches with metal frames and timber or composite seating from simple two-seater benches (1.2m length) to extensive dining benches (2.5m+ seating multiple people). Bench designs include backless benches for table seating, backed benches with comfortable angles, wrap-around benches for corner installations, and tree benches encircling specimen trees. Metal bench frames withstand outdoor exposure indefinitely, whilst timber seats develop attractive patina or composite materials maintain their appearance with zero maintenance. View bench options →


Garden Chairs & Stools

Individual seating offers flexibility for garden arrangements. We create metal-framed chairs with timber or composite seats and backs, stackable stools for compact storage, bar stools for outdoor bars and counters, and occasional chairs for reading nooks or quiet corners. Metal frames provide durability and stability, whilst natural materials add comfort and warmth. Unlike all-metal chairs that become uncomfortably hot in sun or cold in shade, timber or composite seating remains comfortable across varying temperatures. Discover garden seating →


Planters & Plant Stands

Outdoor furniture extends beyond seating. We fabricate metal planters and plant stands that coordinate with your furniture whilst showcasing planting. Custom planters suit specific locations—tall planters flanking doorways, trough planters defining patio edges, or statement planters as garden focal points. Plant stands elevate containers, creating visual interest and displaying plants at varying heights. Metal construction ensures planters withstand soil weight and watering without deteriorating, whilst powder-coated finishes coordinate with your furniture palette.

MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

Combining Materials for Beauty & Durability

Metal Frame Options

Steel Frames

Mild steel provides robust, economical frames for outdoor furniture. We use substantial box sections (typically 40x40mm or 50x50mm) creating furniture with visual weight and structural integrity. Steel frames are blast-cleaned and powder-coated in extensive colour ranges—from classic blacks and bronzes through contemporary greys, greens, and even vibrant colours matching garden schemes. Powder coating provides exceptional weather resistance, maintaining appearance for 15-20+ years with minimal maintenance. Steel's strength means furniture remains stable and sturdy throughout its service life.


Aluminium Frames

Aluminium offers lightweight construction without compromising strength. Particularly suitable for furniture that's occasionally moved—chairs repositioned for sun, tables shifted for garden maintenance. Aluminium won't rust, even if powder coating is scratched or abraded, making it ideal for coastal locations or gardens where corrosion resistance is paramount. Powder-coated aluminium furniture weighs significantly less than steel equivalents whilst providing similar structural performance and longevity.


Timber Integration

Hardwood Options

Quality hardwoods transform metal-framed furniture into premium outdoor pieces. Oak provides traditional beauty with exceptional durability—European oak weathers to attractive silver-grey whilst maintaining structural integrity for decades. Iroko, often called African teak, resists rot naturally without treatment, maintaining rich golden-brown tones. Hardwood slats or boards attach to metal frames through stainless steel fixings, allowing timber movement whilst maintaining secure connections. Hardwood furniture requires occasional treatment with protective oils, but many owners embrace the natural weathering, allowing timber to silver gracefully.


Treated Softwood

Pressure-treated softwood offers economical beauty. Modern treatments provide excellent rot resistance, whilst the natural grain and colour of pine or larch complement metal frames attractively. Softwood accepts stains and paints readily, allowing colour customisation. Though less dense than hardwoods, quality treated softwood provides many years of service when properly maintained with annual treatments. Softwood suits budget-conscious projects or situations where regular refinishing enables colour changes matching evolving garden schemes.


Composite Materials

Decking-Style Composites

Modern composites combine recycled wood fibres with polymer binders, creating materials that won't rot, splinter, or require treatment. Composite slats maintain appearance indefinitely—no fading, no weathering, no maintenance beyond occasional washing. Available in realistic wood-effect finishes from contemporary greys through to traditional timber tones. Composite materials suit low-maintenance gardens and clients wanting furniture that looks permanently fresh. The uniform appearance and dimensional stability of composites create consistently clean-lined contemporary aesthetics.

DESIGN & CUSTOMISATION

Creating Furniture for Your Garden

Every garden differs—Victorian terrace courtyards demand different furniture than sprawling suburban lawns. We design outdoor furniture considering your space dimensions and proportions, garden style and architecture, intended use and capacity, and existing garden features and colours. This bespoke approach ensures furniture integrates beautifully rather than appearing incongruous.


Style Options

Contemporary designs feature clean lines, minimal detailing, and often combine metal with composite materials in coordinated colour palettes. Traditional styles use decorative elements—curved arms, detailed brackets—often pairing powder-coated metal with natural hardwoods. Industrial aesthetics embrace exposed welds and raw metal finishes combined with reclaimed timber. We can match furniture to your home's architecture, complement existing gates and railings, or create statement pieces that define your garden's character.


Sizing & Configuration

Custom fabrication means furniture fits your space perfectly. Narrow tables suit compact patios without overwhelming them. Benches fabricate to exact alcove dimensions. Unusual shapes—L-shaped benches, triangular tables—become practical when designed specifically for your garden's geometry. We'll discuss your requirements and suggest configurations maximising your outdoor space's potential.

WHY CHOOSE BESPOKE OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Quality That Lasts Decades

Mass-produced garden furniture becomes landfill within seasons—flimsy construction fails, materials degrade, and disposable design encourages replacement rather than repair. Our bespoke outdoor furniture provides the antithesis: robust construction lasting decades, materials improving with age or maintaining appearance indefinitely, and timeless design that never dates.

The combination of metal frames with natural or composite materials offers the best of both worlds. Metal provides structural permanence- furniture won't collapse, wobble, or deteriorate structurally. Timber or composite surfaces provide comfortable seating, attractive aesthetics, and materials suited to outdoor exposure.

Bespoke design means furniture suits your garden perfectly rather than compromising with near-enough sizes from limited ranges. And local Nottingham fabrication means supporting local craftsmanship whilst reducing environmental impact of imported mass-production.

COMMISSIONING YOUR OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Creating Your Garden Furniture

Commissioning bespoke outdoor furniture begins with discussing your requirements—what pieces you need, how your garden is used, style preferences, and budget parameters. Visit our Nottingham workshop to see fabrication quality, examine material samples, and discuss design options. We can visit your garden, taking measurements and photographing the space to understand context.

We'll develop design proposals showing how furniture will look and integrate with your outdoor space, provide detailed quotations itemising materials and fabrication, and confirm dimensions ensuring furniture suits your garden's proportions. Once approved, fabrication typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on complexity and materials specified.

Many clients commission outdoor furniture alongside a wrought iron gate or garden railing installations, creating cohesive metalwork schemes where all elements complement perfectly. Others add furniture to gardens where we've previously worked, knowing the quality and service they'll receive.


Outdoor Metal Furniture in Nottingham

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Serving Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, and the East Midlands. Handcrafted outdoor furniture combining metal with wood or composites. Explore our metal garden tables and garden benches.

Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Metal Furniture

  • How long does outdoor metal furniture last?

    Properly constructed metal-framed garden furniture lasts decades—20-30+ years is typical, with metal frames often outlasting the timber or composite components. Powder-coated steel frames maintain structural integrity and appearance for 15-20 years before requiring recoating. Aluminium frames essentially last indefinitely without deterioration. Hardwood components like oak or iroko last 15-25 years even when left to weather naturally, whilst treated softwood provides 10-15 years with proper maintenance. Composite materials don't rot or degrade, maintaining appearance throughout the furniture's life. This longevity contrasts dramatically with mass-produced garden furniture typically lasting 2-5 seasons before structural failure or aesthetic degradation necessitates replacement.


  • Does outdoor furniture need to be brought inside during winter?

    No, our metal and timber furniture is designed for year-round outdoor exposure. Powder-coated metal frames withstand rain, frost, and snow without deteriorating. Quality timber (particularly hardwoods) handles British weather readily—rain, frost, and temperature fluctuations don't damage properly constructed timber furniture. Composite materials are completely unaffected by weather. However, some owners prefer storing cushions and bringing moveable pieces under cover during extended winter periods, mainly to keep furniture clean rather than from necessity. Unlike cheaper furniture requiring winter storage to prevent damage, ours can remain outdoors permanently. That said, furniture covers can extend refinishing intervals for timber components by reducing UV and moisture exposure.

  • Can I choose custom colours for the metal frames?

    Yes, powder coating provides access to extensive RAL colour ranges—thousands of options from subtle neutrals through to vibrant accent colours. Popular choices include charcoal grey (RAL 7021), bronze tones (RAL 8019), deep greens (RAL 6005), and classic black (RAL 9005). We can match existing garden metalwork gates, railings, planters ensuring cohesive colour schemes. For specific colour matching—coordinating with house colours, outdoor fabrics, or planting schemes—we can arrange sample panels showing your chosen colour before full production. Metallic, textured, and satin finishes are available beyond standard gloss or matt options. This colour flexibility means furniture integrates beautifully with your garden's existing palette.

  • What's the difference between using timber or composite materials?

    Timber (hardwood or softwood) provides natural beauty, authentic grain patterns, tactile warmth, and traditional aesthetics. Timber develops character with age—hardwoods weather to attractive silver-grey patinas, creating living finishes that evolve. However, timber requires periodic maintenance (annual treatment for softwood, occasional oiling for hardwood) and will eventually need replacing after 10-25 years depending on species and maintenance. Composite materials offer zero-maintenance convenience, permanent colour retention, splinter-free surfaces, and consistent appearance. Composites never need treatment, won't rot regardless of exposure, and maintain their colour indefinitely. However, composites lack timber's authentic grain variation and tactile qualities. Choice depends on whether you value natural beauty and accept maintenance, or prioritise convenience and permanence.

  • Can you design furniture to fit specific garden dimensions?

    Absolutely - bespoke fabrication means we manufacture furniture to exact dimensions suiting your garden. Awkward alcoves, specific patio sizes, unusual shapes - all are accommodated through custom design. We'll discuss your space dimensions, suggest configurations maximising usability, and fabricate furniture fitting perfectly without wasted space or compromised proportions. This is one of bespoke furniture's key advantages, rather than forcing near-enough sizes from limited ranges, we create furniture precisely suited to your garden's geometry. For complex spaces, site visits allow us to measure accurately and visualise how furniture will integrate with existing features.

  • Is metal and wood furniture comfortable to sit on?

    Yes, particularly when designed with appropriate proportions and angles. Timber and composite seating surfaces remain comfortable across temperature ranges—unlike all-metal furniture becoming uncomfortably hot in sun or cold in shade, wood and composite materials maintain moderate temperatures. Bench and chair back angles are designed for comfortable extended sitting. Seat depths and heights follow ergonomic principles ensuring comfort for varied users. Many clients add outdoor cushions for additional comfort whilst dining or lounging—the robust construction easily supports cushion weight, and metal frames provide tie-point options securing cushions against wind. We can adjust dimensions and angles during design to suit your specific comfort preferences.

  • How much does bespoke outdoor metal furniture cost?

    Custom garden furniture costs vary based on size, materials, design complexity, and finish specifications. As approximate guidance, a simple metal and timber garden bench (1.5m length) might cost from £200, a dining table (2m length) from £350, and complete dining sets (table with benches/chairs) from £1000. Hardwood and aluminium specifications cost more than softwood and steel equivalents. Complex designs with detailed fabrication increase costs compared to simple, clean-lined furniture. We provide detailed quotations itemising materials, fabrication, finishing, and delivery. Whilst our bespoke furniture costs more than mass-produced alternatives initially, the decades-long service life and superior quality represent excellent long-term value compared to repeatedly replacing cheap furniture.

  • Can you match furniture to existing garden metalwork?

    Yes, we often fabricate outdoor furniture matching or complementing existing  metal garden gates, wall railings, or decorative garden screens we've previously installed. Powder coating to identical RAL colours ensures perfect colour coordination. Design elements can echo existing metalwork—similar proportions, repeated detailing, or complementary styling creating cohesive garden schemes where all metalwork relates harmoniously. Many clients commission furniture specifically to match gates or railings, creating unified outdoor environments. Even if we didn't fabricate your existing metalwork, we can match colours and styles, developing furniture designs that integrate beautifully with established garden features.

  • Do you provide assembly and installation services?

    For most outdoor furniture, assembly is straightforward—tables and benches typically arrive fully assembled and simply require positioning in your garden. We can deliver and position furniture if required, ensuring pieces are located exactly where you want them and level on your paving or decking. For built-in installations—benches fixed to walls, furniture integrated with pergolas, or pieces requiring ground fixing—we provide complete installation services, including any necessary fixings, levelling, and final positioning. During consultation, we'll discuss delivery and installation requirements, providing appropriate services ensuring your furniture is ready to enjoy immediately upon arrival.

  • What maintenance does outdoor metal furniture require?

    Metal frames need only periodic washing with soapy water removing environmental dirt—once or twice annually typically suffices. Powder-coated finishes maintain appearance for 15-20 years without requiring recoating. Timber components benefit from annual treatment: hardwood furniture can be left to weather naturally (developing attractive silver patina) or treated with protective oils maintaining original colour. Softwood furniture should receive annual treatment with preservative stains or oils protecting against moisture and UV. Composite materials require only washing—no treatments, no refinishing, no ongoing maintenance beyond keeping them clean. Check fixings periodically, tightening any that work loose through thermal expansion/contraction cycles. Overall, maintenance requirements are minimal compared to painted timber furniture requiring regular repainting or softwood furniture demanding constant treatment.