Jovie Outdoor End Table

The Jovie Outdoor End Table from Four Hands is a round, drum-style side table cut from solid FSC-certified teak. The wood is carved, shaped and smoothed into a single sturdy form with a short pedestal base, so the grain runs visibly across the top and down the sides. It has the heft of a solid piece, and it works equally well as a side table or as a low stool.

Teak is the wood furniture makers have long reached for when something will spend time outside, thanks to its natural density and oil content. This one is left in a warm, honey-toned natural finish, with the color, grain and texture varying from piece to piece. Left uncovered outdoors, teak weathers over time toward a soft silver-gray, which suits a relaxed, lived-in patio just as well. The plain cylindrical profile sits easily beside woven lounge chairs, painted metal seating, or an upholstered sofa indoors.

Set it next to a patio chair to hold a drink and a book, or bring it inside as a plant stand in an entry or sunroom. Pulled up to a sofa, it gives you an extra seat when guests arrive. Cover it or move it indoors during inclement weather and whenever it is not in use.