Outdoor Side Table for Patio, Small Rattan Wicker Coffee Table Balcony Table with Poly Lumber Table Top & Storage Bistro Table, Brown Review (2026)

Two tier design and storage

The table is built with two levels, an upper poly lumber top for drinks or a small plant, and a lower open shelf below that adds real storage a single surface table cannot match. That lower shelf is useful on a balcony for stashing gardening gloves, a watering can, cushions, or citronella candles out of the way but still within reach. Compared with a flat topped side table, this two tier build gives a small footprint more practical use, which matters when balcony floor space is limited and every piece of furniture needs to earn its spot. The tradeoff is that the storage shelf adds visual bulk, so the table reads larger than a simple round metal side table even though the actual footprint is similar.

Poly lumber top and durability

The tabletop is made from poly lumber, a dense synthetic material about 12mm thick that the manufacturer describes as UV resistant and color protected so it will not fade or crack the way natural wood does when left outside. This kind of material needs little upkeep, avoiding the periodic sealing or staining that a real wood tabletop would require to survive rain and sun on an exposed balcony. The frame underneath is powder coated steel with a zinc coating on both sides for rust resistance, which matters most on a coastal or frequently wet balcony where metal furniture corrodes fastest. Together the poly lumber top and coated steel frame are meant to handle being left outdoors permanently without a cover, a real advantage over aprons or tables built from untreated wood.

Wicker look and finish

The visible sides of the table are wrapped in hand woven, all weather wicker in brown, giving it a warmer, more decorative look than a plain metal or plastic side table. This style is meant to match other rattan or wicker patio furniture, like a matching ottoman or seating set, rather than stand alone as a purely utilitarian piece. Because the wicker is synthetic rather than natural rattan, it is built to resist the cracking and fading that real wicker suffers outdoors, though woven surfaces in general can still trap dust and pollen between the strands over time. A balcony gardener who already has rattan style seating will get the most visual payoff from matching this table to the rest of the set.

Assembly and footprint

As a two tier piece with a wicker wrapped frame, this table is bulkier to assemble and to store than a simple flat pack round metal table, and buyers should expect more parts and a longer setup than a single surface design. Once built, the storage shelf and wider base mean it takes up more visual and physical space on a small balcony than a slim round table would, so it suits a balcony with a defined corner for furniture rather than a walkway that needs to stay clear. The tradeoff for that larger footprint is the extra storage, which a single tier table cannot offer at all. Anyone with a genuinely tight balcony should compare the footprint against a simpler round table before choosing the storage version.

Who this table suits

This side table fits a balcony owner who wants a decorative, low maintenance table finished in a warm rattan style and is willing to trade a larger footprint for built in storage underneath. It works well paired with matching wicker seating or ottomans for a coordinated look, and the poly lumber top means it can stay outside through rain and sun without special care. Buyers who need the smallest possible footprint, or who prefer a plain metal look without woven texture, will find a simple round side table like Grand patio's a better fit. For anyone who values hidden storage on a small balcony, the two tier design here does real practical work beyond just holding a drink.

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