Gargantua

Part of the Gargantua collections

Adaptable picnic table for 8 to 12 people

Gargantua is a large round outdoor picnic table that offers superior functionality. The bench height can be adjusted to suit social or family circumstances. Due to this adjustability, the benches can move when you take a seat. In the highest position the benches become a tabletop extension and provide space for 12 people.

© Design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis, 1994
Tabletop & benches

Iroko hardwood

Iroko hardwood

Iroko is an African species of tropical hardwood. The high quality allows us to make wide tabletop segments out of one piece of wood. The color and characteristics of the wood are similar to teak. Our suppliers have their own concession and guarantee to deliver only the best quality Iroko hardwood, with a clear paper trail to guarantee sustainable entrepreneurship. 

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Just like other types of wood, Iroko will gradually become rougher and start to turn grey as a consequence of exposure to the sun and rain. Small cracks and crevices can also appear as part of this process. We strongly advise everyone to treat the furniture with our Wood Protector. This 100% natural oil controls the moisture level within the wood, which makes the planks stay stable for longer, and the layer of oil also helps to prevent spilled liquids from being absorbed, so that stains tend to stay superficial. It is best to repeat this treatment at regular intervals.

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Brand new
After lots of rain & sun
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Iroko hardwood FSC® 100%

Iroko hardwood FSC® 100%
FSC logo

Iroko is an African species of tropical hardwood. The high quality allows us to make wide tabletop segments out of one piece of wood. The color and characteristics of the wood are similar to teak. Our suppliers have their own concession and guarantee to deliver only the best quality Iroko hardwood, with a clear paper trail to guarantee sustainable entrepreneurship. 

Choose wisely
Just like other types of wood, Iroko will gradually become rougher and start to turn grey as a consequence of exposure to the sun and rain. Small cracks and crevices can also appear as part of this process. We strongly advise everyone to treat the furniture with our Wood Protector. This 100% natural oil controls the moisture level within the wood, which makes the planks stay stable for longer, and the layer of oil also helps to prevent spilled liquids from being absorbed, so that stains tend to stay superficial. It is best to repeat this treatment at regular intervals.

How to treat wood
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Brand new
After lots of rain & sun
Brand new
Oiled

Pay attention to the FSC®-logo, only the products with this logo are FSC®-certified products.

Tabletop centerplate

Stainless steel 316

Stainless steel 316

The highest stainless steel quality available is type AISI 316. Aggressive environmental conditions caused by chlorides, acid rain, salt and other rusty materials will require periodic maintenance. 

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We advise a regular treatment with stainless steel cleaner or protector, especially in aggressive environments. Products to clean and protect are widely available.

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Frame, legs & backrest

Galvanized steel

Galvanized steel

Galvanization is the most durable method for protecting metal from rusting. The metal is immersed in a zinc bath, which results in a protective layer. If the layer gets damaged, the metal under it will start rusting. However, any damage can be touched up with zinc paint available from any DIY store. Galvanized steel has a very long life span and is perfectly recyclable if necessary.

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We call it the George Clooney of coating techniques: its looks improve better with age... Our tools with galvanized surfaces are masters of camouflaging dirt, thanks to the material's rough texture. At first, galvanized pieces look very shiny, but they will gradually turn matte under the influence of sun and rain. Rain may also cause dark stains underneath the connection zones.

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Cushions

Sunbrella®

Sunbrella®

Sunbrella® is an acrylic fabric that is still known as the best outdoor fabric available for making cushions. The raw material is Sunbrella® solution-dyed acrylic fiber. The color pigments are locked right into the very heart of the fibers during the initial stage of the manufacturing process, before the yarn is even made Sunbrella® colors stand up to tough weather conditions and years of sun exposure.

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Our Sunbrella cushions and blankets are machine washable at low temperatures. A white and a colored cushion can both get dirty, but the white one will look dirtier sooner. Do not tumble dry.

How to treat Sunbrella
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Cushions
Grey chiné (Sunbrella® Natté) Grey chiné (Sunbrella® Natté)
Marble (Sunbrella® Lopi) Marble (Sunbrella® Lopi)

The Gargantua is available in one dimension.

Diameter
231 cm
Height
75 cm
Weight
151 kg

Accessories

Floor fastening
Connection piece for Inumbra
Connection piece for Inumbrina
Wireless power

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