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. The steel is hot dip galvanised for long life and then 'acid etched' to achieve the stunning antique finish. Due to the hand made manufacturing and finishing methods all of the tables and chairs are unique with a stunning finish that only improves as it weathers.
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.
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 - 65mm umbrella hole
- Table Weight 30kg
- Carver Chair Measures 55cm Wide x 67.5cm Deep x 88cm High (seat height 45cm)
- 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
- 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
- Acid Etch finish for a unique antiqued patina appearance that improves as it weathers and ages
- Additional Carver Chairs (with arms) and Side Chairs (without arms) are available separately
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- 'White Glove' delivery service - furniture pieces positioned at the desired location within your property, all packaging removed, any necessary assembly undertaken (larger tables) and after care instruction provided
- Supplied in 'Acid Etch' finish as standard - we can offer a painted finish as a bespoke option in either Lichen Green or Cream - please contact us for more information.
- Cushions are not supplied but can be bought separately. Square Cushion for Carver Chair measures 44cm x 44cm x 4cm thick, Tapered Cushion for Side Chair measures 47cm (at widest) x 44cm x 4cm thick.
Available options:-
Southwold Bistro Table & 2 Carver Chairs
Southwold Bistro Table & 2 Side Chairs
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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.
'Etched' finish - the product is chemically 'etched' by hand after the zinc coating is applied leaving an antiqued patina appearance which improves as the product weathers. The magic of the finish, is that the character of each piece only improves with age, the more the seasons pass the more the appearance is enhanced.
The furniture is supplied in the etched finish as standard, if you are interested in a painted finish, we can provide a powder coated finish in Vintage Cream or Lichen Green, but this would be treated as a bespoke design and would incur additional costs. For more information please contact our Customer Services Team on 0333 400 6400 or email enquiries@harrod.uk.com
CARE GUIDE
Each piece of furniture is handmade and finished, the joy of this hand process means that every piece has its own subtle character that develops with age. The etched zinc finish evolves with time and use, colours vary from almost white to dark grey with occasional mottling of dark red oxides. When the furniture arrives it can take a few weeks for the aged patina to develop. This is normal and depends on the weather conditions, it is usually advisable to allow the furniture to be exposed to a few rain cycles so that the characteristic white dusty oxides form over the initial dark grey.
After a few weeks we then advise applying the beeswax provided with all of our etched Southwold Collection products. This can be applied with a cotton cloth, simply wipe on and buff into all surfaces of the furniture. The wax is easier to apply if it’s at room temperature.
It’s not absolutely essential to wax the furniture before you use it, but it will enhance the appearance, stabilising the patina. The beeswax will also give the furniture a ‘silky’ feel, and when it rains you should notice water now ‘beads’ on the surface, also making it easier to clean. Make sure that you allow the wax to dry fully, and that any excess is wiped off before sitting on the furniture or using cushions. We recommend waxing the furniture at least at the beginning and the end of each season, any natural beeswax can be used.
To clean your furniture use no more than mild detergent, water and a nylon scrubbing brush. The furniture can be left outside all year long 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 waxing frequently and ensuring that the furniture is washed down with fresh water before application. If at any point significant red iron oxide staining becomes apparent please contact Harrod Horticultural customer services.
