Indoors, Under Cover, and Twice-Yearly Protection
The table is suitable for indoor and covered outdoor use, and that distinction matters: a sheltered loggia or a covered terrace is fine, an exposed garden through a British winter is not. Cement is porous, so standing water and freeze-thaw cycles are what shorten its life, not daylight. Protect the piece from the weather with the Iria protective covers when it is not in use, and bring it inside if a hard frost is forecast for the week ahead.
Twice a year, apply the Sterina stone protector to seal the surface against oils and pigmented liquids — red wine and olive oil are the two that stain a travertine-effect finish fastest. Between treatments, wipe with a soft damp cloth and skip acidic cleaners, which etch mineral surfaces. Indoors, set the round cement table beside a low linen sofa with a wool rug underneath; the contrast between soft textile and hard mineral is what makes the pairing work.