outdoor side tables are made with a high-density polyethylene (HDPE). HDPE Lumber is a recyclable and environmentally friendly material. This material has astonishing performance in resistance to all types of weather. They have exceptional resistance to harmful substances, oil and fuels, salt spray, and other environmental stresses. They do not absorb moisture.Due to the exceptional resistance to all weathers and harmful substances, they will not rot, splinter, or crack. This outdoor side table requires no extra waterproofing, painting, staining or other similar maintenance when used in many exterior applications like the porch, deck, patio, garden, lawn,backyard, fire pit, garden etc.This HDPE poly-wood is not real wood but with natural appearance like wood. It is not like plastic super lightweight, still with some weight and looks nice in quality. The table does not have a texture of plastic. It feels like wood. If you are looking for a durable and nice table, then this side table perfectly combines aesthetics and utility.This side table weighs around 14 pounds. It is a fairly heavy duty side table compared with other plastic tables. This weight makes the side table won't be blown over in the heavy winds. But it is still easy to move with a fairly heavy weight.