Garden furniture - is ikea stuff built to last?

[Beaverfeaver2]

Last bought a hardwood garden furniture set from Robert dyas 5 years ago and although we still have it, it's struggled to get here and not all of it has made it.

Went to john Lewis and there were some nice bits but all a bit plane. I fancy having a bit more of a statement in an otherwise boring garden.

The ikea ranges seem nice but will they last?

I've just bought the small folding Ikea Applaro table so I'd like to know

It's currently in the shed and I intend to cover it on the patio when not in use (it's quite small).

Bump! Me too!