Today, biergarten, or beer garden, furniture is recognized around the globe from classic depictions of Oktoberfest beer halls to vintage brewery tables. Most people are familiar with these tables’ European origin, but few are familiar that those origins began in Bavaria with RUKU1952® — the inventor of the folding beer garden table set.
Over decades of innovation, RUKU1952® has continually refined its base frames—trading heavier iron for flat steel that’s both lighter and more durable than the original table sets. While the iconic Forest Green frame remains an industry classic, a sleek Jet Black finish has surged in popularity. Our finished tabletops, once painted a historic, bright “Oktoberfest Orange”, now come in Natural to showcase the true spruce wood tone and a warm Brown finish. Premium customization options are endless: choose bold pink, custom prints, or any RAL color you like to varnish your RUKU1952® table sets.
Modern RUKU1952® sets go far beyond the original design. Our lineup now includes extra‑wide tables with integrated backrests, leg‑comfort models, compact balcony versions, and even kid‑sized sets. Solid‑wood designs also benefit from our signature folding mechanism—so you get heirloom‑quality materials paired with elegant styles and professional‑grade engineering.
“RUKU1952® beer‑tent sets have evolved far beyond their folding‑lock origins,” says Managing Director Walter Zehrer. “Patented C‑profile frames deliver unmatched stability, and our Firelock® UV‑cured varnish protects against weather and wear—so these sets last for generations.”
