26.75 Inch Outdoor Stool Black Contemporary

Details at a Glance

Concrete-fiber composite doesn't crack like ceramic or demand the anchoring of solid cast stone, and a black finish resists UV fade season after season. The Moe's Home Albers -- a 26.75 in. wide oval garden stool in concrete-fiber blend -- is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. At 77 pounds it stays stable in wind yet one person can reposition it across the patio, and the material holds up to rain and direct sun without the fragility of traditional glazed ceramic.

Will Concrete-Fiber Composite Hold Up Outdoors Year-Round?

Yes -- the concrete-fiber blend resists moisture absorption and UV fade far better than natural stone or ceramic. The matte black finish won't chalk or bleach in direct sun, and the composite sheds rain without the efflorescence staining you see on poured concrete. The material doesn't crack from freeze-thaw cycles the way ceramic does, so you can leave it on a covered patio through winter in moderate climates. For prolonged freezing rain or heavy snow, store it in a shed or garage -- the 77-pound weight makes it moveable by one person, unlike solid concrete pieces that require help.

Do You Need to Seal or Treat the Surface?

No maintenance is required. The composite material is pre-sealed during manufacturing, so you won't need to apply annual waterproofing treatments. Rinse dust and pollen with a garden hose and wipe spills with a damp cloth -- no scrubbing or specialty cleaners. The black finish doesn't show hard-water stains the way white concrete does, and the material won't pit or flake from salt air if you're near the coast.

Where Does an Oval Garden Stool Work Best on a Patio?

The 17.75 in. height matches the arm height of most outdoor accent chairs, so it functions as a side table for drinks beside seating. Pair two flanking a sectional in your outdoor bar stools grouping or use one as a plant stand near the entry. Indoors, the sculptural oval silhouette softens angular furniture -- tuck it beside a sofa as an end table or use it as extra seating in a conversation area anchored by outdoor counter stools at a kitchen island.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this stay outside all year?

You can leave it on a covered patio year-round in moderate climates; move it to a shed or garage during prolonged freezing rain or heavy snow to prevent surface wear.

Will the black finish fade in direct sun?

No -- the composite material resists UV fade, so the finish stays consistent through seasons of sun exposure without chalking or bleaching.

Is it suitable for a coastal or salt-air location?

Yes -- the concrete-fiber blend doesn't corrode or pit from salt air the way metal frames do, and rinses clean with fresh water.

How much weight can it support as a seat?

Concrete-fiber composite garden stools typically support 200 to 300 pounds when used for seating, and the 77-pound construction indicates robust weight capacity.

Does it require assembly?

No -- the stool arrives fully assembled, so you unpack it and place it immediately with no tools required.

Is shipping included?

Yes -- LOOMLAN Outdoor offers free curbside delivery to the continental USA on all orders with no minimum purchase.