I would assume the chairs have arms, if so I have used a board long enough to rest on each arm of the chair, and wide enough to set a laptop on.

If I can find something like that I'll consider it.

I also thought of getting a "Table Mate," but they are all so cheap and tacky looking. "As seen on TV."
I couldn't leave them outside even if I wanted to because they are not intended to be outdoors (rust and fade from weather) so I would have to keep lugging it back and forth out to the uncovered patio whenever I wanted to use it..

Carrying a small tray that fits on the chair arms wouldn't be that bad if I can find something like that and I wouldn't really care about the looks of it since it isn't furniture.

SVARTÃÂSEN, Laptop stand, white from IKEA. Adjustable height.

$21.99 White or Black

Here is a link that might be useful: IKEA Table

That looks like it could be an alternative to the Table Mate, but I still would like to find something weatherproof that could be just left outside all the time and maybe double as a small dining or bistro table.
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