Southwold Bistro Table Sets
The Southwold Bistro Table and Chair Sets are ideal for the patio or deck, inspired by traditional English blacksmith furniture, this comfortable and stylish table and chair set are a great place to unwind in your outside space.
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The Southwold Bistro Table and Chair Sets are ideal for the patio or deck, inspired by traditional English blacksmith furniture, this comfortable and stylish table and chair set are a great place to unwind in your outside space.
The Bistro garden furniture sets are part of our exclusive Harrod Southwold Garden Furniture Collection, handcrafted traditional style garden furniture made from high grade steel.
Each piece of furniture is chemically etched by hand after the zinc coating is applied leaving an antique finish. The joy of these hand processes means that every piece has its own character that evolves with age and improves as the product weathers. Colours can vary from light to dark grey. The finish is always varied, it is not a paint and is not intended to be completely uniform, which adds to the charm of these unique pieces - go to MORE INFO tab for extra details.
The Southwold Bistro Table is a compact round table with stylish curved legs, scrolled feet and an attractive top design designed to seat 2 people and measures 75cm diameter, standing 73cm high.
The Southwold Carver Chairs (with arms) and Side Chairs (without arms) in the sets have been designed to be both comfortable and beautiful. The material has been carefully selected using different thicknesses of steel to ensure the right amount of 'give' while retaining structural strength. The chair legs use 8mm thick steel for strength and rigidity and the seat base and back use 3mm slats to give comfort and spring to the seat. The arms on the Carver Chairs use 5mm thick steel strip.
The Southwold Garden Furniture range can be seen at the following locations - to find out more details please visit the Furniture Retailers Page:
- Petersham Nurseries - Richmond - https://petershamnurseries.com/
- Burford Garden Company - Oxfordshire - https://www.burford.co.uk/
- Long Barn Garden Centre – Alresford, Hampshire - https://www.longbarn.co.uk/
- The Stamford Garden Centre - Stamford, Lincolnshire - https://www.stamfordgardencentre.co.uk/
- Snape Maltings - Snape, Suffolk - https://snapemaltings.co.uk/
- RHS Wisley at the Trials Fields - Woking, Surrey - https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
Two sets are available; Bistro Table & 2 Carver Chairs or Bistro Table & 2 Side Chairs. The table and chairs are structurally guaranteed for 25 years, but our testing suggests that all the Southwold Furniture Collection can be genuinely considered as heirloom pieces that will last for generations if looked after.
- Southwold Bistro Table & Chair Sets
- Table Measures 75cm Diameter x 73cm High - 66mm umbrella hole
- Table Weight 30kg
- Carver Chair Measures 55cm Wide x 67.5cm Deep x 88cm High (seat height 45cm) arms are 63.5cm high and designed to fit under the bistro table
- Carver Chair Weight 16kg
- Side Chair Measures 55cm Wide x 67.5cm Deep x 88cm High (seat height 45cm)
- Side Chair Weight 14kg
- Chairs have a robust frame (8mm thick) with comfortable seat and back (3mm thick) - arms (5mm thick) on carver chair only
- Chairs have tapered front and back shape for added comfort
- Please note chairs do not stack
- 25 Year Structural Guarantee
- Attractive curved leg and scrolled feet detail
- Handcrafted and finished using high grade steel
- Hot dip galvanised then hand dressed for exceptional corrosion protection
- Hand Etch finish for a unique antiqued patina that improves as it weathers and ages
- Additional Carver Chairs (with arms) and Side Chairs (without arms) are available separately
- Range Overview - Click Here
- Full instructions supplied - for Frequently Asked Questions and Care Advice - Click Here
- FREE DELIVERY - please allow 4 weeks delivery on furniture table sets
- PLEASE NOTE: Bistro Table Sets are likely to be delivered on a pallet service. If a pallet service is not suitable, please contact us at furniture@harrod.uk.com
- Cushions are not supplied but can be bought separately and are available in either Ivory or Grey. The cushions measure 47cm x 47cm x 4cm thick. Made with Acrylic Canvas the cushions are water resistant but store away during the winter and wet weather.
- The cushions can be washed by hand at a cool temperature using hand washing detergent. They need to be allowed to dry fully which can take some time. Machine washing is not advised according to the material manufacturer.
- Parasol is not supplied but is available to buy separately. Measuring 3m wide and 2.25m tall the parasol has an easy wind mechanism and can also be easily tilted. The aluminium frame and polyester canopy in stone colour, is shower resistant and has a UV50+ sun protection rating. A base is also available which weighs 32kg, providing stable support for the canopy.
Browse the complete Handcrafted Southwold Range with our Online Furniture Catalogue and find out more about this stunning new furniture collection, exclusively designed and made in the UK.
We can also send you a free copy, visit our Garden Furniture Catalogue Request Page, complete the form and we will get a free catalogue sent to you.
Available options:-
Southwold Bistro Table & 2 Carver Chairs
Southwold Bistro Table & 2 Side Chairs
Product Reviews
FABULOUS QUALITY.......IT IS OUTDOORS AND SITS PERFECTLY ON MY PATIO
As you can see, mum is over the moon with her Southwold Bistro Table set, so much so that she is still enjoying it well into autumn. We chose this bistro set due to its solid, beautifully handcrafted workmanship teamed together with its timeless, elegant style which is a statement garden piece in its own right. Mum has mobility issues and it gives her much needed confidence together with all the support and comfort she needs. Thank you to the team at Harrod Horticultural. I suspect mum will still be enjoying her bistro table set at Christmas!
I was attracted to the Harrod Bistro set and outdoor dining table initially for their durability, 25year guarantee, (most competitors' garden furniture was max 3-5yrs), manufacture from British steel and the simple, elegant styling. The chairs are generous in proportion and, although I purchased seat cushions, the steel has a give to it which is most comfortable: in fact I don't think I've ever found garden furniture as comfortable. I love the blue/grey colour of the steel - a deep sea blue in the rain. When touched, the steel 'sings' like a great bridge or ship which makes me think of the great heritage of the British steel industry. The pieces are heavy to move but hoping that their weight will allow them to be out all winter without the need to find indoor storage. Suffice to say, I am a great fan and will look to see where I can accommodate more pieces in the garden!
SOUTHWOLD GARDEN FURNITURE COLLECTION
This new handcrafted traditional furniture collection takes its name from the popular Suffolk coastal town of Southwold, just a short distance from Harrod Horticultural where we design and manufacture the range in our workshops.
TIMELESS ELEGANCE
The range is inspired by traditional blacksmith furniture which became popular at the start of the industrial revolution over 200 years ago. Many of the shapes, forms and general look and feel quote directly from this heritage.
ENDURING COMFORT
Where our designs differ from tradition however, is the depth of study and care we have taken to ensure that our furniture is as much comfortable as beautiful. Much thought has gone into the ergonomics of the seat designs and careful selection of material section and thickness to ensure just the right amount of 'give' is coupled with the required structural strength. The chair designs for example use a range of thicknesses of strip steel depending on the design need. The legs use 8mm thick strip for strength and rigidity whereas the seat base and back rest use 3mm slats to give comfort and spring to the seat. Cushions can be ordered with your furniture for ultimate comfort but we are confident that even without padding our chairs will be kind to your behind.
HIGH SKILLED PRODUCTION
All of our furniture is hand made by skilled technicians and finished in our workshops in Suffolk where we have been manufacturing for over 65 years. Due to the handmade nature of the products all pieces are unique, these slight differences add up to sets of furniture with real soul and charm in a world of mass produced conformity. Before final finishing all of the products are dipped in a bath of molten zinc which envelops the steel in a blanket of sacrificial rust protection. Each furniture piece is therefore extremely tough and durable, and with a substantial weight, so will withstand the most extreme British weather.
DURABLE FINISHES
The furniture collection is structurally guaranteed for 25 years, but our testing suggests that the furniture can genuinely be considered as heirloom pieces that will last for generations if looked after. Before the final finish, all furniture is hot dip galvanised in molten zinc.
Each piece of furniture is chemically etched by hand after the zinc coating is applied leaving an antique finish. The joy of these hand processes means that every piece has its own character that evolves with age and improves as the product weathers. Colours can vary from from light to dark grey. The finish is always varied, it is not a paint and is not intended to be completely uniform, which adds to the charm of these unique pieces
It is quite normal for tables and chairs to arrive looking mottled grey with some white patches, furniture will also look considerably darker if wet. The finish tends to move towards a slightly more whitish grey over the course of the seasons. Variable environmental conditions means that there is no absolute time for weathering to occur, but typically a product will move towards slightly whiter shades over a couple of months.
CARE GUIDE
To clean your furniture, use no more than mild detergent, water and a nylon scrubbing brush. The furniture can be left outside year round in all weathers.
If you live very close to the sea please be aware that a salt laden atmosphere can greatly accelerate corrosion, so we recommend cleaning more frequently. Please note that the white zinc oxides that develops are not harmful to the skin. Zinc oxide is used in wide range of cosmetics and personal care products.
