Best High Weight Capacity Outdoor Furniture Sets Review 2024

Ovios 6 Piece Rattan Patio Set

The furniture sets that occupy the bottom half of the chart are offered by smaller brands than the products we’ve talked about thus far, and the furniture is a bit lower quality than our top picks. That doesn’t mean, though, that they’re not worth your consideration, especially if money is tight.

Ovios dominates the bottom half in the same way that RST dominates the top half, and their six-piece rattan furniture set is a very good value for the money. You get a lot of furniture for a song, so if you’re looking for an inexpensive way to jumpstart your outdoor furniture collection, this is a great way to do it.

This set includes the following pieces:

In short, everything you need to entertain a few guests on your deck, porch, or patio. Continuing on with the convention we established in the top half of this review, let’s take a closer look at the numbers that define each piece:

These are categorically good numbers that all work very well in tandem and paint a picture of a furniture set that’s custom-made for bigger, taller, and heavier people.

The coffee table is an especially good addition here. Not only is the tabletop Polywood, which is an incredibly durable composite material that looks great and will undoubtedly outlast the rest of the furniture, but the table also comes with a handy storage shelf beneath this, which adds considerably to its versatility.

Unlike our top picks, which use tubed aluminum, this set boasts a galvanized steel base wrapped in rattan. Unfortunately, Ovios doesn’t offer any color options where this set is concerned. The rattan is stained with an attractive grey color that closely resembles the color used on the sets offered by RST, and the padding is a medium blue polyester filament-based fabric that is weather-resistant and quick drying.

If you like blue, you’re in luck. This set belongs to your shortlist of options to consider, as it’s only a fraction of the cost of the set offered by RST and offers nearly as much furniture as our top pick.

Comfort-wise, Ovios uses block foam padding, just like our higher-ranked options. The seat and seatback pads are nearly, but not quite four inches thick, so it provides a comfortable seating experience even if you spend several hours at a stretch lounging in the chair.

Unfortunately, the quality of every component on this furniture is somewhat lower than what you’ll find on our top picks. It’s not a glaring difference, but over time, it will be telling. This furniture looks great. If you use it as occasional seating and keep up with the maintenance, it will serve you well. But, it will start showing its age much more quickly than the more expensive furniture will.

That’s a pretty standard trade-off. You get about the same amount of furniture, but the padding will start breaking down more quickly, and the finish on the rattan will start peeling and cracking after a couple of years exposure to the elements.

Ovios does make an effort to help you protect your investment, though, offering a free furniture cover that’s big enough to cover the entire set when it’s not in use. They also offer a pair of throw pillows to add a splash of color and flair to the sofa, but the pillows aren’t particularly well-padded. They’ll work in a pinch, but you’ll probably be happier with accent pillows you select yourself.

The real gotcha and the biggest difference between this set and the more expensive ones are revealed in the packing and assembly process. Unlike the more expensive sets, if you buy one of these, it will arrive at your door in two giant boxes.

Six pieces of furniture, two boxes. If there’s a silver lining, it is that the pieces that make up each component are wrapped individually. As long as you don’t unwrap everything all at once, you’ll be able to keep everything organized and not get your pieces mixed up.

While that won’t get you unless you take everything out all at once, the production quality will trip you up in places. It’s good, and certainly a cut above what you typically see in furniture imported from China, but it’s not world-class, so you’ll inevitably run into a few situations where the pieces don’t fit together quite as they should.

In addition to that, the assembly instructions are decent but sometimes a bit cryptic, which further complicates the issue.

Put all that together, and you’re faced with a pretty daunting assembly process that will tie up a significant portion of your day. It’s not insurmountable, but it will be a challenge. The good news is that once it’s done, it’s done, and as long as you take the time to cover it when it’s not in use and doesn’t use it heavily, it will serve you pretty well.

We like this set very much, but we don’t quite love it. Even so, for the right user and as long as you’re mindful of its limitations, it offers a ton of value for the money and is a great, relatively inexpensive way to jumpstart your outdoor furniture collection, giving you all the furniture you need to start entertaining in the outdoor spaces on your property. We recommend it.

Ovios 4 Piece Rattan Patio Set

This set is the little brother to the Ovios six-piece rattan furniture set we just talked about. While it doesn’t pack quite as much value as the company’s larger set, it still has a lot to offer and includes a loveseat, a pair of matching chairs, and a coffee table. Let’s start by doing as we’ve done in the past, and taking a look at the numbers that define each piece:

As with the numbers that define Ovios’ larger set, these are categorically good numbers. Even if you’re near the top end of the chair’s maximum supported weight limit, you won’t have any problems whatsoever fitting comfortably into the chair.

The loveseat doesn’t support as much total weight as the sofa offered by Ovios’ six-piece set, but this is hardly a surprise. The coffee table offered here is identical to the excellent coffee table offered in the larger set.

The padding is identical too, but since this set doesn’t include matching Ottomans, we didn’t rate this set quite as high for comfort.

Of interest, while there are no color options available on the six-piece set, you do have two color options here. You can pick either grey rattan with blue cushions or brown rattan with beige cushions. Although the cushions on the brown and beige configuration are more of a challenge to keep clean, we do prefer that option. But here, the right answer is whichever works best for you!

Another similarity between this set and its big brother is the assembly process, which suffers from the same challenges that buyers of the larger set will face. Since there are two fewer pieces of furniture to contend with, the process won’t take you quite as long. Be warned, though, given the challenges you’re likely to face putting the set together, it will still tie up a big chunk of your afternoon.

While there are some differences in the furniture offered in this set, each piece here suffers from the same basic weaknesses we talked about when discussing the six-piece set. It’s good furniture, but it’s made from relatively lower-quality components that will start to show their age sooner than the more expensive options we’ve talked about thus far.

Again, Ovios does take steps to help you protect your investment, offering a free furniture cover that’s big enough to cover the entire set. They give you two free throw pillows to liven up the loveseat.

Here’s the thing with this set, though: Since it’s just four pieces, it really isn’t quite big enough to be considered an all-in-one outdoor entertaining solution. It’s a good start, but you’ll probably want to add some additional pieces later on unless you plan on entertaining just a handful of guests. Even so, it’s better than average, and it’s well-priced. We provisionally recommend it.

Best Choice Products 4 Piece Patio Furniture Set

Most of the products we’ve talked about to this point are rattan. Highwood’s product offering was a marked departure, being made of eco-friendly composite material, and this offering by Best Products is yet another departure from what has become the norm in this roundup review. This set is made of hardwood. Acacia, to be specific, and it is absolutely gorgeous.

Best Products is a tiny brand that most people have never even heard of. They import their products from China for resale here. The good thing about that is the fact that Chinese labor costs are incredibly low, and the company passes the savings onto you.

On the other hand, the production quality of products from China is somewhat lower than you find in products made in the West, so there’s a definite trade-off at work here. For most people, though, and especially people on a budget, it’s seen as a good trade, giving you more furniture for the money spent.

In the case of the four-piece set offered here, the production quality is a cut above what you typically see from imported furniture, which makes it well worth a look. The set includes two loveseats, a corner piece to tie them together, and a coffee table. We’ll do as we’ve been doing, and start by taking a closer look at each piece in the set, by the numbers:

Most of these numbers are good. We love the maximum supported weight limit and note that the L-Shaped sofa is made up of three of the four pieces, which gives it a total supported weight of 1650 pounds. This is a sturdy piece of furniture!

The only potential weak spot in the numbers is the seat height, which is quite low at just 14.5.” If you’re taller, this set may not be a good fit for you, especially if you suffer from some type of mobility issue.

On the other hand, while getting into and out of the sofa can be a bit of a challenge, once you’re seated, you’ll find the sofa to be quite comfortable.

The acacia wood is stained a deep, rich brown, and the sofa sports plenty of block foam padding to provide comfort. As we’ve mentioned, block foam padding is pretty much the industry standard, so there’s certainly nothing wrong with it. Also, since each piece in the set was designed to support 550 pounds of user weight, there’s quite a lot of it, which makes this an excellent piece for lounging for extended periods.

The cushions are covered with a durable, weather-resistant polyester filament-based fabric that’s quick-drying and stands up well to the elements. The only potential issue is the fact that there are no color options here.

They’re cream-colored, and they look great, but remember, this furniture was designed for use on your porch, deck, or patio; the one thing you’ll find plenty of outside is dirt, which means that keeping those pretty cream-colored seat pads clean is going to be a constant battle.

Unfortunately, the seat pad covers aren’t machine washable either, which means that you’ll have to clean them by hand with a damp cloth and a mild detergent if you want to keep them looking like new. Also note that, unlike Ovios, Best Products doesn’t offer a furniture cover you can place over the set when it’s not in use. That’s certainly not the end of the world, but it is something to bear in mind.

One thing we haven’t talked about to this point is the coffee table that’s included with the set. It’s attractive and functional, but of a very basic design. There’s no storage shelf under the tabletop, but it is solid acacia wood and big enough to be genuinely useful.

It probably won’t come as a great surprise that if you buy this set, it will arrive at your door unassembled, so you’ll have some work to do before you can start enjoying it.

The good news is that for a Chinese import, the product quality is surprisingly high. It’s not perfect, but you won’t run into many instances where things don’t fit together as they should, and the instructions are clear enough that it makes putting the set together a fairly straightforward process.

The downside is that there are four pieces of furniture, and they arrive in three boxes, so you’ll have to spend a bit of time sorting the components to be sure you’re assembling them correctly. This will slow you down some but is certainly not an insurmountable issue.

Also note that this set is offered with an expert assembly option, so if you don’t want to be bothered with the process of putting it together yourself, you certainly don’t have to be. We’re on the fence about it. It’s reasonably priced and, for some people, could be a valuable addition.

On the other hand, the process really isn’t that daunting, so unless you’re just dead set against putting it together yourself, you may not find much value in it. From start to finish, counting the initial sorting process, it should take no more than two hours out of your day.

The only other thing to mention here is the fact that this set was designed as a corner piece. It’s absolutely possible to put it almost anywhere, but not everyone will be interested in the set, simply because of its shape. Given that, we can only provisionally recommend it. Nonetheless, this one is actually our second favorite set in the whole review. If you decide to buy one, we think you’ll love it.

PatioFestival 5 Piece Rocking Patio Set

The next product on our list is offered by yet another tiny brand, but it has the distinction of being the only set in this roundup review that offers rocking chairs! We love rockers, which gives this set a special place in our hearts, even if it didn’t rank especially high. Also note that the frame is powder-coated steel, which stands up well to the elements.

You get five pieces in all, including a loveseat, two rockers, a small bistro table, and a sturdy coffee table. Here are the basic stats that define the various pieces:

Overall, these are good numbers that paint the set as being well-suited to a wide range of potential users. The loveseat doesn’t support as much weight as we’d like and is not the best in class, but it’s not bad. The seat height isn’t quite in the big and tall range, which starts at 18,” but also, it doesn’t miss the mark by much.

The seat width on the rockers is good. But if you weigh close to the maximum supported weight limit, you’ll want to take a quick measurement to be sure you fit comfortably into them. It pays to double-check before spending the money.

One thing we really like is the fact that the loveseat is a bit shorter than others we’ve seen, which reduces the footprint of the set as a whole and makes it a good fit for people who don’t have a ton of space to work with.

The Bistro table is small but bigger than some we’ve seen and is certainly large enough to be functional. The coffee table is about average. It’s a simple, attractive design, but there’s no storage shelf under the tabletop, which limits its use. Even so, it’s a good addition to the set as a whole, and there’s enough here that you’ll be able to entertain up to three guests in style.

Comfort-wise, PatioFestival sticks to the basics, padding their furniture set with conventional block foam. It’s important to set expectations here, so you’re not disappointed by what you get if you buy this set.

There’s ample padding here (3.5” in thickness) to provide a reasonably comfortable seating experience for shorter periods. Unlike many of the other sets we’ve talked about to this point, however, this furniture is not designed for lounging. There’s just not enough padding present to spend all afternoon in this furniture.

The padding used here is also somewhat lower quality than you’ll find in the more expensive sets we’ve talked about in this roundup. After 1-2 years of moderate to heavy use, the block foam will start breaking down and sagging.

The padding is covered by weather-resistant, quick-drying material, which you can order in either light blue or khaki, which are colors that are easy to work with in terms of either creating an outdoor aesthetic if you don’t yet have any other patio furniture or build on an existing aesthetic if you do.

Note that assembly is required before you can put this furniture to use. The upshot here is that each piece is partially assembled, so all you really have to do is provide the finishing touches. The production quality isn’t world-class, though, so you may encounter a few instances where pieces don’t fit together quite as seamlessly as they should, which will make the process more of a struggle than it should be.

The assembly instructions are reasonably clear, but they are rather cryptic in places, and this will give you a few head-scratching moments. It’s nothing insurmountable, but combined with the lower production quality, it does add time to the assembly process.

Also note that there is no expert assembly option offered here, so you’ll have to do the work yourself or enlist the aid of a trusty assistant to get the set ready for first use.

Overall, this is a good set of furniture that falls short of greatness. Its main selling points are that it’s delightfully low-priced and incorporates rocking chairs into the mix, which we absolutely love.

The one, big, glaring weakness in the set’s overall design is the fact that the loveseat isn’t as sturdy as the rest of the set. It’s decent, but if you have problems anywhere, the loveseat is likely to be at the center of it. Also, since the loveseat doesn’t rock, it’s not quite as comfortable as the chairs that accompany the set.

Then there’s the padding, which will start to break down sooner than you’d like.

All that to say, it’s not perfect. Despite these shortcomings, however, this set still delivers loads of value for the money. If you keep in mind that it’s designed for occasional use, it will serve you well. We provisionally recommend it.

Tangkula 3 Piece Rattan Patio Furniture Set

We didn’t feel that this roundup review would be complete if we didn’t give a brief shout-out to the three-piece set offered by JF World, which is another tiny brand that imports its wares from China for resale here.

This is a modest, minimalist furniture set consisting of two chairs and a small bistro table. Here are the core stats of the pieces that make up the set:

These numbers are decent, but not exceptional, and the seat width is genuinely problematic. The seat height isn’t quite in the big and tall range, but it doesn’t miss the mark by much, and the width is quite modest. If you weigh anywhere close to the maximum weight limit of the chairs, you’ll definitely need to take a quick measurement to be sure you’ll fit comfortably in the seat.

The big thing here, and the main selling point of this set, is the fact that it has a delightfully small footprint. If you live in an apartment and have a small deck or patio, or if you’re cramped for space, this is a good option that will give you the bare minimum of furniture needed to enjoy what outdoor spaces you’ve got. We wouldn’t rate it as a big enough set to allow for outdoor entertaining, but it’s a decent start.

As with many of the other furniture sets we’ve talked about to this point, this set boasts a powder-coated, tubed aluminum frame with rattan stretched over it. The rattan is greyish in color, and the seat pads are covered with a weather-resistant beige material. There are no color options available. This is strictly a case of what you see is what you get.

The beige seat covers are attractive, but problematic for the same reasons we’ve discussed elsewhere in this room. It’s going to be a continual battle to keep them looking like new.

Comfort-wise, the chairs feature a modest amount of conventional block foam padding, 2” thick. They’re fine for occasional use, but this isn’t the set you’re looking for if you want to spend several hours at a stretch lounging in your outdoor spaces.

The bistro table is small but stylish and functional, with a tempered glass tabletop. It’s big enough to hold a couple of drinks and perhaps a small snack tray, but more than that, and you’ll have to invest in a second table.

Naturally, if you decide to buy this set, it will arrive in a large box and in several pieces, so you’ll have some work to do before you can put your new furniture to use. There are a few things here that will, in combination, complicate the process of putting the set together.

First, there’s the fact that the production quality is a cut above average for a Chinese import, but it’s certainly not world-class. As such, when you begin the assembly process, you’re bound to encounter a few instances where pieces don’t fit together as seamlessly as they should.

The instructions are decent, but a little on the cryptic side, which will leave you scratching your head at least a couple of times during the process. Then there’s the fact that the entire set will arrive in a single box, so all the pieces will be mixed together. It will take time to get everything sorted before you can even start putting the components together.

None of these are insurmountable issues, but they will make the process a bit of an annoyance, and note that there is no expert assembly option offered here, so you’ll have to put the furniture together yourself.

The biggest selling point this set has is that it’s super cheap. If money’s tight and you want some basic outdoor furniture, this is a decent option, so even if an expert assembly option was available, we wouldn’t recommend it. It would blunt the main selling point.

With all that being said, we can only give this one a provisional recommendation. It’s far from perfect, but it gets the job done, and for the right use, it may be a good fit.

Final Thoughts: Best High-Weight Capacity Patio Sets Roundup Review

So what is the best high weight capacity outdoor furniture set on the market today? In our view, the clear winner is the eight-piece set offered by RST furniture. It’s big, expansive, and well-designed, giving you everything you need to enjoy the outdoor spaces on your property.

We understand, though, that not everyone will agree. We’ve covered a lot of material here, so we’ll summarize and include some of the reasons you may find one of the other sets we’ve talked about here more to your liking:

At the end of the day, there are no ‘right’ answers here. It comes down to your personal preference and how you intend to use whatever furniture you ultimately decide to buy. The real question, then, is what the best high weight capacity outdoor furniture is for you?

We can’t answer that question, but one thing we feel certain of is this: Somewhere in this roundup review, you’ll find the outdoor furniture you’re looking for.

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REFERENCES & RESOURCES

• Ovios, Official Brand Website.
• RST Brands, Official Brand Website.
• Ohana Wicker Furniture, Official Brand Website.
• Best Choice Products, Official Brand Website.
• Custom Outdoor Seating DIY, Room For Tuesday.
• How to Choose Outdoor Furniture, Room & Board.