Southwold Coffee Table Sets
The Southwold Coffee Table and Chair or Bench Sets are a stylish addition to any outside space, inspired by traditional English blacksmith furniture, this rectangle table with curved legs, scrolled feet and attractive top is ideal for any outside space and can be paired with chairs or benches to create a wonderful outside seating area.
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The Southwold Coffee Table and Chair or Bench Sets are a stylish addition to any outside space, inspired by traditional English blacksmith furniture, this rectangle table with curved legs, scrolled feet and attractive top is ideal for any outside space and can be paired with chairs or benches to create a wonderful outside seating area.
The coffee table, chairs and benches 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 Coffee Table is a low height, rectangle table measuring 1.1m long, 55cm diameter and standing 44cm high and is ideal with our carver chairs, side chairs and benches.
The Southwold Carver Chairs (with arms), Side Chairs (without arms) and Benches 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 and bench legs use 8mm thick steel for strength and rigidity and the seat bases and backs use 3mm slats to give comfort and spring to the seat. The scrolled arms on the Carver Chairs and Benches (with backs) use 5mm thick steel strip.
There are a range of sets available:-
- Coffee Table & 2 Seat Bench (with back)
- Coffee Table, 2 Seat Bench (with back) & 2 Carver Chairs
- Coffee Table, 2 Seat Bench (with back) & 2 Side Chairs
- Coffee Table & 4 Carver Chairs
- Coffee Table & 2 Carver Chairs
- Coffee Table & 4 Side Chairs
- Coffee 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
- 2 Seater Bench with Back Measures 99cm Wide x 67.5cm Deep x 88cm High (seat height 45cm)
- Bench Weight 23kg
- Seats and Bench have robust frame (8mm thick) with comfortable seat and back (3mm thick) and scrolled arms (5mm thick) on Carver Chairs and Bench
- Chairs and Benches have tapered front and back shape for added comfort
- 25 Year Structural Guarantee
- Attractive curved leg and scrolled feet designs
- Hand crafted 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), Side Chairs (no arms), Benches (with back) and Benches (backless) are available separately
- '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 Coffee Table & 2 Seat Bench with Back
Southwold Coffee Table, 2 Seat Bench with Back & 2 Carver Chairs
Southwold Coffee Table, 2 Seat Bench with Back & 2 Side Chairs
Southwold Coffee Table & 4 Carver Chairs
Southwold Coffee Table & 2 Carver Chairs
Southwold Coffee Table & 4 Side Chairs
Southwold Coffee Table & 2 Side Chairs
Product Reviews
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.
