Description
Some outdoor accessories just sit there. The Gloster Bells 16" Round Side Table actually works — concealing a built-in ice bucket beneath a removable teak top so guests have cold drinks exactly where they need them. It's a small detail that communicates big hospitality.
The hourglass silhouette is unmistakably designer — Henrik Pedersen's signature form brings a sculptural quality that elevates any poolside or patio setting. Three powder-coated aluminum finish options (Java, Meteor, and White) mean it integrates cleanly with virtually any outdoor palette. The natural teak top adds warmth and organic texture that photographs exceptionally well.
Gloster builds every piece by hand in Indonesia using sustainably sourced, plantation-grown teak — a material with a lifecycle of at least 50 years. The powder-coated aluminum frame is pre-treated with a chrome conversion coating before finishing, creating a surface that's knock-resistant, moisture-impervious, and built to take whatever your guests — and the weather — throw at it.
This is not a placeholder piece. It's a functional, design-forward accent that pulls double duty in every outdoor setup it joins.
A Teak-Top Side Table Built for Outdoor Entertaining — with a Built-In Ice Bucket
The Gloster Bells side table was designed around a single idea: outdoor entertaining should feel effortless. The removable teak top reveals an ice bucket insert sized perfectly for keeping drinks cold tableside — no cooler dragged across the deck, no constant trips inside. Guests stay comfortable, and hosts stay focused on the experience.
Hourglass Design That Works as Hard as It Looks
The Bells table's hourglass form isn't just a visual decision — it's a structural one. The narrowed waist creates a stable, low-profile base that keeps the table planted on uneven pool decking or patio tile without looking heavy or industrial. At 16" diameter and 20" height, it sits at the ideal conversational height alongside lounge chairs or deep-seat seating.
Henrik Pedersen's design vocabulary is precise and restrained — the kind of silhouette that photographs clean and reads as intentional, not incidental. That matters when your listing photos need to communicate premium quality in a single scroll. A side table this distinctive earns its frame in every shot.
Available in Java, Meteor, and White powder-coated finishes, the Bells table adapts to warm, neutral, or bright outdoor palettes without fighting for attention. It supports the scene rather than dominating it — which is exactly what a great accent piece should do.
Teak Top, Powder-Coated Aluminum Frame — Materials That Last
Gloster sources all teak from ethically managed Indonesian plantations, where trees grow for a minimum of 50 years before harvest. The result is dense, weather-resistant hardwood that develops a distinguished silver-grey patina over time if left untreated — or holds its warm honey tone with periodic oiling. Either way, it holds up without coddling.
The aluminum frame undergoes a two-stage finishing process: a chrome conversion coating is applied first to the raw extrusions, followed by an electrostatically applied powder coat that achieves 100% surface coverage. The finish is scratch-resistant, moisture-impervious, and far more durable than conventional paint — a meaningful distinction in high-use STR environments where furniture takes real wear across back-to-back guest stays.
Together, teak and powder-coated aluminum represent a material pairing that hospitality designers specify for exactly one reason: it performs. Season after season, no significant intervention required.
Why Gloster Bells Belongs on Your STR Pool Deck or Patio
Luxury outdoor furniture earns its price when it reduces friction for guests and raises the visual bar for listings. The Gloster Bells table does both — delivering a practical function (chilled drinks, tableside) inside a form that consistently reads as upscale in photography and in person.
Three Finish Options to Match Any Outdoor Aesthetic
Java brings depth and richness — ideal alongside teak dining sets, dark wicker, or charcoal concrete pavers. Meteor delivers a nuanced mid-tone that works with both warm and cool outdoor palettes. White opens up a space visually and pairs cleanly with everything from light concrete to coastal-inspired decor.
Each finish is applied electrostatically to ensure complete, consistent coverage across every curve of the hourglass frame. There's no uneven coverage, no thin spots at joints — just a uniform, durable surface that holds its appearance through heat, humidity, and the inevitable poolside splash. Choosing a finish is a design decision, not a maintenance one.
For STR hosts furnishing multiple properties or multiple seating zones on a single property, the finish options allow coordination across a full Gloster Bells collection without visual monotony — mix Java and White for contrast, or run a single finish throughout for a cohesive, editorial look.
Minor Assembly, Major Impact — Ready to Impress Guests Fast
The Gloster Bells table requires only minor assembly — a meaningful distinction when you're turning over a property between guest stays or furnishing a space on a tight timeline. No specialized tools, no complex hardware sequences. It arrives ready to become functional quickly.
At 13 lbs, it's light enough to reposition between the pool, the patio, or the lounge area without calling in help — and stable enough that guests won't accidentally topple it reaching for a drink. That balance of portability and stability is harder to achieve than it sounds, and Gloster's engineering delivers it. Once it's placed and stocked with ice, it simply works — exactly the way the best STR furniture should.
Who This Is For (and Who It's Not)
This side table is perfect if you:
✔ Want a poolside or patio accent that serves a real function — chilled drinks, tableside
✔ Are furnishing an STR property where guest experience and listing photography both matter
✔ Prefer investment-grade outdoor furniture that holds up across multiple seasons without constant maintenance
✔ Value designer-led form that elevates your outdoor space without requiring a full furniture overhaul
This may not be right if you:
✖ Need a larger surface for food service, laptops, or multiple items — at 16" diameter, this is a drinks-and-essentials table
✖ Are outfitting a commercial or high-volume hospitality environment requiring commercial-grade warranty coverage
✖ Want a budget-friendly placeholder piece — Gloster is a premium investment built for the long term
What Owning This Looks Like
Picture a late afternoon on your STR's pool deck: two guests settled into lounge chairs, the Gloster Bells table positioned between them, teak top removed, ice bucket stocked and cold. Nobody has moved inside in an hour. That's the kind of effortless outdoor experience that ends up in your reviews.
- A pool deck accent that keeps drinks cold and guests lingering — without a cooler in the frame of your listing photos
- A sculptural tableside piece that elevates the perceived value of your outdoor space in every hero shot
- A low-maintenance furniture investment that holds its finish and function across season after season of back-to-back guest stays
- A designer-specified material pairing — teak and powder-coated aluminum — that signals quality to guests the moment they step outside
The Bells table is the kind of detail that doesn't call attention to itself — it just makes everything around it feel more considered. And that's exactly what 5-star outdoor spaces are built on.
Product Specifications & What's Included
Dimensions
- Diameter: 15.50"
- Height: 20.00"
- Weight: 13.00 lbs
Materials
- Tabletop: Sustainably sourced, plantation-grown teak
- Frame/Base: Powder-coated aluminum with chrome conversion pre-treatment
Finish Options
Design Details
- Style: Contemporary / Mid-Century Modern
- Shape: Round (hourglass silhouette)
- Collection: Bells
- Designed by: Henrik Pedersen
- Umbrella Hole: No
- Ice bucket insert: Included (removable, accessed by lifting teak top)
Assembly
- Assembly Required: Yes
- Level of Assembly: Minor
Warranty
- Aluminum frame: 5 years
- Powder coat finish: 5 years
- Teak: 5 years
Origin
- Handmade in Indonesia
- Ships from USA
What's Included
- Gloster Bells 16" Round Side Table
- Removable teak top
- Ice bucket insert
- Assembly hardware and instructions
Downloadable Resources
Shipping & Installation
The Gloster Bells side table ships from the USA and is available as a Quick Ship item — orders ship the next business day. The protective cover, if selected, may ship separately.
White Glove Delivery is available for this product. Here's how it works:
- Your order ships to a delivery company in your local area
- The local provider contacts you to schedule a delivery appointment at your convenience
- Upon arrival, they carefully unpack, inspect, and assemble the table and place it exactly where you want it
- All packaging — boxes, plastic, and shipping insulation — is removed and disposed of for you
Upon delivery, inspect all components before the delivery team departs. Note any damage on the delivery receipt before signing. The Gloster Bells table requires only minor assembly, but White Glove delivery eliminates that step entirely — ideal when you're turning a property between guest stays or simply want the piece placed and ready without any effort on your end.
Kristin
Outdoor Project Specialist