Custom Made Picnic Tables — When Standard Sizes Don't Fit Your Space
Standard picnic table dimensions are designed to suit the most common outdoor settings — residential backyards, school grounds, public parks. But courtyards, verandahs, function terraces, cellar doors, and specific commercial fit-outs often have dimensions that fall outside the standard range. A 1800mm-long table may not fit a narrow alfresco corridor. A standard bench height doesn't serve a bar-height outdoor terrace. A fixed-bench table excludes wheelchair users where accessible seating is required.
Auscraft manufactures hardwood picnic tables to custom dimensions for both residential and commercial customers across Australia. The same Australian hardwood species and construction standard used in the catalogue range — Spotted Gum, Ironbark, and Merbau with stainless steel fixings — applies to every custom order.
What Can Be Customised
Auscraft custom orders can specify any combination of the following:
Length. Standard tables are 1800mm long. Longer tables for large commercial settings — 2100mm, 2400mm, or beyond — are available for restaurants, function venues, and commercial outdoor areas that need maximum seating per table footprint. Shorter tables for compact courtyards and balconies are also available.
Bench width and spacing. Standard bench depth suits most users, but narrower bench spacing is available for alfresco settings where aisle width and circulation clearance are constrained.
Height. Standard table height is 730–750mm. Custom heights are available for bar-height outdoor terraces (typically 900–1050mm) and accessible-height modifications that facilitate wheelchair transfer and positioning alongside the table.
Accessible configuration. One or both ends can be manufactured open — without the end bench plank — to allow wheelchair positioning at the end of the table. This is the standard approach for meeting DDA obligations in public and commercial outdoor settings. Accessible-height modifications can be combined with open-end design.
Timber species. Spotted Gum, Ironbark, and Merbau are each available for custom orders. Species choice affects colour, grain character, and price point, but all three are Class 1 or Class 2 rated under AS 5604 for outdoor durability.
Fixings specification. 316 stainless steel fixings are standard for coastal and commercial applications. Galvanised fixings are available for inland residential orders where the cost premium of stainless is not required.
To explore which configuration fits your space, review Auscraft's standard size range as a starting point before contacting us with your custom dimensions.
Who Orders Custom Picnic Tables?
Custom orders come from a range of commercial and institutional settings where standard dimensions don't match the physical space or the operational requirement:
Restaurants and hospitality venues with fixed alfresco layouts — pavement licences, courtyard dimensions, heritage building setbacks — where the available footprint dictates table length and bench placement precisely.
Wineries and cellar doors with specific outdoor entertaining zones where the cellar door aesthetic is part of the brand experience. Custom timber species selection and longer table formats suit high-end hospitality settings.
Local councils and government with heritage precinct requirements, DDA compliance obligations, or existing infrastructure layouts (concrete pads, bollard positions) that fix the available table envelope.
Corporate campuses and commercial offices with branded outdoor spaces where the table dimensions need to fit a designed landscape plan rather than the other way around.
Residential customers with compact courtyards, irregular alfresco dimensions, or specific height requirements that the standard range doesn't address.
If you manage a commercial outdoor space and need multiple custom tables, explore Auscraft's commercial supply options including bulk pricing and staged delivery.
Custom Lead Time and Process
The process for ordering a custom Auscraft table follows four steps:
- Measure your space — record the available length, width, and any height requirements. Note whether accessible configuration is needed and at which end.
- Contact Auscraft with your dimensions — include timber species preference and fixings specification if known. For commercial orders, include the quantity and any staging requirements.
- Receive a quote — custom tables are quoted individually based on dimensions and specification. The incremental cost over standard sizing is modest for minor variations; larger for significantly non-standard dimensions.
- Manufacture and delivery — typical lead time is 4–6 weeks from order confirmation, compared to 2–4 weeks for standard catalogue sizes. Delivery is available across Australia.
Custom Does Not Mean Expensive
A common misconception about custom furniture is that it carries a large premium over catalogue pricing. For Auscraft hardwood tables, the incremental cost of modest size variations — a table 200mm longer than standard, or a modified bench height — is small relative to the base price. Significant cost increments apply only to very large tables, unusual structural configurations, or high-specification finishes.
The more relevant comparison is not custom-vs-standard Auscraft, but custom-Auscraft-vs-cheaper-alternative. A custom hardwood table made to your exact dimensions and manufactured to last 40 years is a different investment from a standard pine table that fits the space but fails within a decade.
For standard size comparisons and to understand the base range before specifying custom dimensions, review the Auscraft size guide. To proceed with an order, browse the standard range or contact us directly with your specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions — Custom Picnic Tables Australia
Can Auscraft make a picnic table to custom dimensions?
Yes. Auscraft manufactures hardwood picnic tables to custom dimensions for both commercial and residential customers. Custom options include non-standard lengths (shorter or longer than the standard 1800mm), modified bench widths, height variations for bar-height or accessible-height applications, and accessible-end configurations with one or both ends open for wheelchair access. Timber species — Spotted Gum, Ironbark, or Merbau — can also be specified.
How long does it take to get a custom picnic table made in Australia?
Custom hardwood picnic tables from Auscraft typically take 4–6 weeks from order confirmation to delivery, compared to 2–4 weeks for standard catalogue sizes. Lead time varies with order volume and current production schedule. For time-sensitive commercial projects, contact Auscraft early in the project timeline to confirm availability and lock in a production slot.
What can be customised on an Auscraft picnic table?
The following can be customised: length (from compact to large commercial formats); bench width and spacing; height (standard, bar-height, or accessible-height); accessible configuration (open-end design for wheelchair access); timber species (Spotted Gum, Ironbark, or Merbau); and fixings specification (316 stainless steel or galvanised).
