10 bistro sets that will transport your patio to Paris
Whilst many of us associate the bistro set with the café lined streets of Paris, there is no rule to say we cannot bring a slice of the 'City of Love' to our back gardens. The word bistro conjures the sounds of easy laughter, wine glasses clinking and the smell of fresh bread and good food- why wouldn't you want to bring those feelings to your house?
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Pictured: the Madeleine chair from Ceraudo.
What is a bistro table set?
The bistro set is simply a set of tables and chairs commonly found as outdoor seating in cafés and restaurants. Traditionally, they are smaller and more lightweight than their garden table and chair set counterparts. This makes them excellent in compact spaces, such as balconies or patios.
What bistro set is best?
The modern offering of bistro sets is comprehensive and far reaching. If you are after a natural look to blend in with your garden, look out for rattan sets. If you want something quintessentially English, wrought iron tables and chairs with ornate designs will do the trick. For a modern balcony garden or those drawn to colour, Made have some lightweight resin pieces that come in a range of hues.
Scroll on for House & Garden's edit of the best bistro sets to buy now.
1/10Boscombe tea for two set, black and granite, £505 from Neptune.
With a nod to Victorian garden furniture, this pretty cast iron bistro set would bring such elegance to any space. Although it is built to withstand the great outdoors, we think the set would look equally at home in the kitchen.
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4/10Tice garden compact bistro set, teal, £149 from Made.com.
The Tice set comes in a few different colours but we think the teal is particularly great. It would bring a real punch of colour to your balcony, patio or garden.
5/10Madeleine chair, raspberry, £220 from Ceraudo.
No doubt you have seen these lovely chairs all over your Instagram feed. Yet, in their lovely rainbow hues, there's a good reason why they've proven so popular. The chairs have matching tables but you can mix them up if you prefer a less 'neat and organised' look.
6/10Isabell Bench, €1,099; Isabell Dining Armchair, €349; Colonial Teak Table, €1,769, all from Sika Design.
Sika Design offers a huge range of bistro chairs and tables that can be mix and matched depending on your specifications. They offer a large range of colours and patterns, too. The Isabell range is made from rattan so it does need a little care and attention in bad weather.
7/10Compact 2 seater garden bistro table and chairs set, green, £249 from John Lewis.
If you want somewhere to sit in your garden but space is at a premium, this a good set for you. The chairs slide fully underneath the table to make it as compact as possible when not in use, yet it still looks really lovely left out.
8/10The Triangle range, price on request from Jennifer Newman.
Jennifer Newman furniture is known for its quality and her Triangle range is no exception. With unlimited colour options, you can completely personalise these pieces. The table has a hole in the middle for a garden parasol and is made of lightweight aluminum for portability.
9/10Rio 2 seater garden bistro set, red, £199 from So'Home at La Redoute.
Crafted from a weatherproof synthetic weave, this set is built to last outdoors. The chairs are half way between garden chair and armchair, making them upright enough to eat from but reclined enough to relax in.
