Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Wrought Iron Folding Bistro Set, 3 Pieces

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Charming and colorful, this antique French bistro set comprises a round folding table and two coordinating folding chairs. Crafted in … Read more Charming and colorful, this antique French bistro set comprises a round folding table and two coordinating folding chairs. Crafted in France circa 1920, the three-piece ensemble is fashioned from wrought iron and sheet metal with a black painted finish.

The tabletop, chair seats, and crescent-shaped backrests are decorated by hand with colorful floral bouquets, leafy branches, small blossoms, dotted borders, and warm ochre accents. Additional painted ornament embellishes the lower stretchers, giving the set a distinctive decorative character reminiscent of lacquered Chinoiserie furniture.

Slender iron frames, curved legs, and flattened feet create a light, graceful profile typical of traditional French café furniture. All three pieces fold flat for convenient storage and transport, making the set ideal for a breakfast room, garden room, covered patio, balcony, or intimate dining area.

Excellent condition commensurate with age and use. The original painted surfaces display age-related rubbing, scratches, small paint losses, and oxidation, contributing to the set’s authentic timeworn patina.

Dimensions:
Chairs: 15.5” W x 17” D x 35” H each
Table: 23” diameter x 27.5” H See less