Patio furniture is a mix of light aluminum, heavy wrought iron, glass tabletops, and cushions. The job is about separating cushions, protecting glass, stacking or nesting chairs, and keeping lightweight pieces from shifting in the truck.
Pro tip: Use cushions as padding between hard furniture pieces to save space and protect finishes at once.
Watch out: Glass tabletops crack easily, so transport them on edge, well padded, and never flat under weight.