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Rio vs Rio Alu | NARDI Tables

Nardi rio alu 210-280 extendable dining table & trill arm chairs

Rio vs Rio Alu | NARDI Tables

PRODUCT COMPARISON | rio vs rio alu

The difference between NARDI’s Rio Tables

UV Resistant
all weather
ECO-FRIENDLY
EASY Maintenance
2-YEAR Warranty

LARGE Space OUTDOOR DINING

The Rio Range


NARDI’s Rio Table range of outdoor dining tables are beautiful and functional. Versatile size options of small (140/210 x 85 cm, 6-8 seater) and large (210/280 x 100 cm, 8-10 seater), extendability offers the flexibility to adapt to various seating arrangements so you can cater to your area and guests with ease.

Nardi rio alu trill 9-seater dining set - charcoal & olive green (table set)

Table Top Material

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RIO ALU
Aluminium

Powder coated aluminium top with a slightly striped texture. Faux timber slat design.

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RIO
Poly-resin

NARDI’s signature polypropylene & fiberglass resin. Faux woodgrain and timber slat design.

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Rio Alu

ALUMINIUM TABLE TOP

Tabletop design inspired by timber slats, manufactured with textured Aluminium

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Rio

POLY RESIN TABLE TOP

Faux woodgrain and timber slat design, manufactured with Polypropylene & Fibreglass Resin

Size & Function

140cm or 210cm

Choose from the 140cm compact option or the 210cm full size. 140cm models extend to 210cm. 210cm models extend to 280cm, or a 210cm fixed length version.

Note: 85cm width on Rio 140, Rio Alu 140 and Rio 210 Fixed Length. 100cm width on Rio 210 & Rio Alu 210 Extendable models.

Rio Alu 140

Aluminium Top

140cm – 210cm

$2368.00 incl. GST

Nardi charcoal (anthracite) colour
Nardi white (bianco) colour
Nardi taupe (tortora) colour
details

  • Aluminium Table Top
  • Extendable
  • 140cm – 210cm
  • 85cm Width
  • 6-8 Seater

Rio Alu 210

Aluminium Top

210cm – 280cm

$2637.00 incl. GST

Nardi charcoal (anthracite) colour
Nardi white (bianco) colour
Nardi taupe (tortora) colour
details

  • Aluminium Table Top
  • Extendable
  • 210cm – 280cm
  • 100cm Width
  • 8-10 Seater

Rio Alu 210 FIXED

Aluminium Top

210cm Fixed

$2177.00 incl. GST

Nardi charcoal (anthracite) colour
Nardi white (bianco) colour
Nardi taupe (tortora) colour
details

  • Aluminium Table Top
  • Fixed Length
  • 210cm
  • 85cm Width
  • 8 Seater

Rio 140

Poly-Resin Top

140cm – 210cm

$1740.00 incl. GST

Nardi charcoal (anthracite) colour
Nardi white (bianco) colour
Nardi taupe (tortora) colour
details

  • Poly-Resin Table Top
  • Extendable
  • 140cm – 210cm
  • 85cm Width
  • 6-8 Seater

Rio 210

Poly-Resin Top

210cm – 280cm

$1991.00 incl. GST

Nardi charcoal (anthracite) colour
Nardi white (bianco) colour
Nardi taupe (tortora) colour
details

  • Poly-Resin Table Top
  • Extendable
  • 210cm – 280cm
  • 100cm Width
  • 8-10 Seater

Considerations

TABLE TOP

Aesthetic & Tactile

Both options take design inspiration from timber slats. Aluminium is a more expensive material.

FORM

Extending & Fixed

Extra space for seating on Christmas lunch facilitated by an extra hidden panel & easy extension mechanism.

function

Charcoal Heat

The manufacturer recommends keeping the charcoal colour under shaded areas. Darker colours do get hotter.

sensitivity

White Glare

The king of neutrals also happens to reflect the most light. Exposed areas can produce glare. Sensitive eyes should look to Taupe.

Weatherproof & UV Resistant


Hard-wearing powder-coated aluminium or polypropylene & fiberglass resin last one summer after the other. Withstands both the weather and saline environments, with no metal to rust.

Rio Table Range FAQ

Common Rio questions, answered.

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Relevant models: Rio 140 Ext. | Rio Alu 140 Ext. | Rio Alu 210 Fixed

A standard, not out of the ordinary dinner plate size is typically 25-27cm. If we consider an example with two guests sat opposite each other each with a 25cm dinner plate, then we have lost 50cm total of usable space. This leaves 35cm in total for the shared space in the centre of the table, and each guest’s buffer zone between table edge and plate.

The shared space in the centre of the table is what suffers. If your classic Kiwi summer BBQ consists of larger centred shared plates that people self serve from, it is our view that an 85cm table width is not large enough and the 100cm width versions would be far better for you.

Relevant models: Rio 210 Ext. | Rio Alu 210 Ext.

No. If you are wishing to seat the absolute most amount of people around a Rio 210 or Rio 210 Alu at their extended length of 280cm you can squeeze 12 total in there providing you choose a smaller bistro chair (no arms) for the length of the table. This assumes 1 person sat at each end, and 5 sat down the length of the table.

The rule of thumb in the hospitality industry is to have 60cm of space per guest. This might be easy to visualise if you think back to when you last sat in a cafe or restaurant along one of the inbuilt wall booth / banquette seats.

Our Costa Bistro chair has a width of 49cm. Table top space down the length of the table per guest can be calculated 280 / 5 = 56cm. Underneath the table we must account for the space lost to the width of each leg (5cm). This is easily modeled with (280-10) / 5 = 54cm leg space per guest.

This may be a shoulder to shoulder affair, and more plausible if you are including children in your seating arrangement.

Relevant models: Rio Alu 140 Ext. | Rio Alu 210 Ext. | Rio Alu 210 Fixed

The aluminium version of our table top is priced higher than the Polypropylene & Fiberglass Resin option primarily due to material costs. Aluminium is generally more expensive as a raw material compared to polypropylene and fiberglass resin. The production of aluminium table tops is also a more complex and energy intensive process, contributing to higher costs.

Rest assured, both versions of our table top are crafted to the same high standards by NARDI of Italy, ensuring you receive a top-quality product regardless of the material you choose. The price difference simply reflects the unique characteristics and production requirements of each material.

Relevant models: Rio Alu 140 Ext. | Rio Alu 210 Ext. | Rio 140 Ext. | Rio 210 Ext.

The table’s extension mechanism is both efficient and user-friendly. Its innovative design features a sliding frame that ensures the legs remain at the table’s extremities, eliminating any inconvenient seating arrangements where diners might encounter obstructive table supports.

The supplementary panel can be discreetly stored on a convenient shelf beneath the fixed tabletop when not in use. A robust locking system secures all components in place, guaranteeing stability and preventing unwanted movement once in place.

The Rio Collection