Handcrafted Outdoor Wooden Furniture: Built for South African Living
At Scotsmen Woodworking, we design and build outdoor furniture that’s made to be enjoyed. Whether it’s a sunny lunch on the patio, evening drinks around the braai, or quiet mornings in the garden, our custom outdoor benches, tables, bars, and chairs are crafted for real South African living. Built by hand in Ballito from durable hardwoods, every piece is made to withstand the elements while offering timeless beauty and comfort.
We create outdoor furniture with both function and design in mind, sturdy enough for everyday use, elegant enough to elevate your outdoor space. Whether you’re furnishing a coastal deck in Durban, a bush lodge upcountry, or a balcony in the city, we offer tailored solutions that suit your space, your style, and your lifestyle. And with delivery available across South Africa, enjoying custom-built outdoor furniture has never been easier.
Handcrafted Outdoor Wooden Furniture: Built for South African Living
At Scotsmen Woodworking, we design and build outdoor furniture that’s made to be enjoyed. Whether it’s a sunny lunch on the patio, evening drinks around the braai, or quiet mornings in the garden, our custom outdoor benches, tables, bars, and chairs are crafted for real South African living. Built by hand in Ballito from durable hardwoods, every piece is made to withstand the elements while offering timeless beauty and comfort.
We create outdoor furniture with both function and design in mind, sturdy enough for everyday use, elegant enough to elevate your outdoor space. Whether you’re furnishing a coastal deck in Durban, a bush lodge upcountry, or a balcony in the city, we offer tailored solutions that suit your space, your style, and your lifestyle. And with delivery available across South Africa, enjoying custom-built outdoor furniture has never been easier.
Outdoor Benches, Tables, Bars & Chairs: Made to Order in Durban & Delivered Nationally
From relaxed garden benches and family-sized outdoor dining tables to built-in bars and solid wood patio chairs, we offer a full range of outdoor furniture options — all made to order. You can choose from a variety of weather-hardy hardwoods and finishes, with every piece treated for longevity, strength, and resilience in changing weather conditions.
Our bespoke outdoor furniture is designed with the same level of care and craftsmanship as our indoor pieces. That means clean, considered joinery, quality timber, and practical designs that feel right at home in both residential and commercial spaces. Whether you’re looking to furnish an outdoor entertainment area, a veranda, or a hospitality space, we’ll work with you to create pieces that suit your exact needs, and we’ll deliver it to your location, wherever you are in South Africa.
Why Invest in Custom Outdoor Wooden Furniture?
Unlike mass-produced patio sets, custom outdoor furniture gives you the freedom to choose the materials, dimensions, and style that best match your space and taste. Our hardwood options, like ash, oak, and balau, are carefully selected for their natural strength and resistance to the elements. This means your furniture not only looks great on day one but continues to perform and age beautifully over time, even in the harsh South African sun.
Custom pieces also offer better comfort, better use of space, and a greater sense of quality. Whether it’s a bench with built-in storage, a bar that fits your patio wall perfectly, or a table long enough to seat your extended family, going custom means you don’t have to compromise. You get furniture that’s made for the way you live outside, with style and ease.
Pick Your Hardwood
Rhodesian Teak
Teak is one of the world’s most well known and coveted woods. It’s heartwood is light-medium brown, with a tint that can range from muted gold to pale red. (It’s colour darkens as it ages
Oak
The trees commonly live for hundreds of years, if left undisturbed. The colour of heartwood can vary from light golden tan, to a light – medium brown.
Kiaat
Kiaat is closely related to African Padauk (both are species of the Pterocarpus genus), sharing its characteristics of being durable, extremely stable and easy workability.
Ash European
In appearance, it is nearly identical to American Ash, but it is often found in wider boards and whiter/clearer appearance. European Ash is ideal for counter tops, cabinets and interior design
American Ash
This wood is generally straight grained with course uniform texture. Combined with its easy working properties, generally light overall colour and good finishing characteristics, American Ash makes a popular wood for a variety of practical and utility applications.
Iroko
Iroko is a tough, long-lasting wood with a golden to medium brown colouration, coarse texture, and interlocked grains that resemble teak but are significantly less dense. Despite its toughness, it is relatively easy to work with and glues/finishes well.
Black Ofram
Ofram has a distinctive light base colour that varies from pale yellow to light golden brown to pale tan – and is sometimes muted to the point of appearing greyish. It frequently has dark brown or black overlapping highlights.
American Walnut
American Walnut is prized for its typically deep chocolate colouring (often highlighted by red or purple streaks/tint), straight grains (though sometimes irregular), fine texture and warm natural shine.
Why Choose Scotsmen Woodworking for Bespoke Outdoor Furniture?
At Scotsmen, we approach every outdoor furniture project with the same care and craftsmanship as our bespoke interior pieces. Based in Ballito and trusted by clients across Durban and South Africa, we are known for building solid, well-designed furniture that blends traditional joinery with modern function. All our outdoor pieces are made to order, allowing us to tailor the design, timber, and finish to suit your space and your climate.
We don’t cut corners. From the thickness of the wood to the quality of our sealants and finishes, we make sure each piece is built to last. We also believe in great communication so you’ll know what to expect, when to expect it, and exactly how to care for your furniture once it’s delivered. Whether it’s a single bench or a full outdoor setup, we’re here to help you create a space where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors in style.