Dining Table Slatted Top With Brass Parasol Hole Cup

The Dining Table Slatted Top with Brass Parasol Hole Cup is a rectangular outdoor and indoor dining fixture manufactured entirely from solid teak wood. Teak is a dense, oil-rich hardwood native to tropical regions, specifically selected for this furniture piece due to its natural resistance to moisture, fungal decay, and insect damage. The untreated golden-brown surface of the teak will gradually weather to a silvery-gray patina when exposed to ultraviolet light and atmospheric moisture, provided the wood is left unsealed. Alternatively, regular application of teak oil will maintain the original warm pigmentation of the timber.

Measuring 220.00 cm in width, 100.00 cm in depth, and 75.00 cm in height, the table provides a substantial horizontal surface area designed to accommodate up to eight standard dining chairs comfortably. The total mass of the table is 70.00 kg, a weight attributable to the heavy-gauge solid teak components used throughout the frame, legs, and tabletop. When packaged for transport, the table occupies a total volume of 0.3900 cubic meters (CBM).

The tabletop construction features a series of parallel teak slats running longitudinally along the length of the table. Each individual slat is precisely milled with small expansion gaps between them. These gaps serve a functional purpose by allowing rainwater to drain freely through the surface rather than pooling, while also accommodating the natural expansion and contraction cycles of solid wood as ambient humidity levels fluctuate. The edges of the tabletop are cleanly squared, presenting a straightforward, geometric silhouette.

Integrated into the center of the tabletop is a dedicated parasol hole, designed to accommodate standard garden umbrella poles and provide shade during daytime outdoor use. To reinforce this structural cutout and prevent wear and tear from friction between the umbrella pole and the timber, the aperture is fitted with a solid brass parasol hole cup. The brass component is recessed flush into the wooden surface, featuring a pre-drilled central opening and a matching brass cap or plug that can be inserted to cover the hole when an umbrella is not in use, creating a continuous slatted surface. Brass hardware is utilized for its corrosion resistance and structural durability, particularly in outdoor environments where exposure to rain and humidity is frequent.

The underframe consists of four heavy vertical legs connected to an apron system beneath the tabletop. The legs are joined to the tabletop framing using traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with teak dowels, avoiding the use of exterior metal fasteners on the primary visible surfaces. The legs maintain a straight, un-tapered profile, ensuring high load-bearing capacity and stability on flat stone, deck, or indoor flooring surfaces. The 75.00 cm height clears standard dining chair armrests, allowing chairs to be pushed fully underneath the apron when not in use.

Maintenance requirements for this table are minimal due to the inherent properties of teak. Routine cleaning involves wiping the surface down with a damp cloth and mild soapy water to remove dust, pollen, and food residue. Stubborn stains or accumulated surface dirt can be addressed using fine-grit sandpaper applied in the direction of the wood grain. Because the wood contains natural rubber and natural oils, it does not require artificial chemical preservation treatments to maintain its structural integrity outdoors, making the Dining Table Slatted Top with Brass Parasol Hole Cup a durable, utilitarian piece of furniture engineered for long-term functional service.