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A French Zinc Top Garden/interior Table (1900 or Earlier) & Set of Six Folding French Chairs
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A French Zinc Top Garden/interior Table (1900 or Earlier) & Set of Six Folding French Chairs

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Juniper Barn (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A superb zinc topped table from Paris, well over a hundred years of age, standing on a strong industrial style iron base with attractive bow legs retaining traces of original green paint, paired with a set of six later good size matt black painted iron and wood folding chairs from France.

The set has an industrial air about it and is suitable for use either in the garden or the home.

Additional dimension information in cm: Table: height 72, length 120.5, depth 69.5

Chairs: height 86.5, seat height 47, seat width 42

Date of Manufacture

The Juniper Barn has dated this French Zinc Dining Set to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09449693
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Zinc sheet pinned with edge nails: period French café table construction.
Flaking paint over rusted iron base: outdoor weathering over decades.
Extensive oxidisation and water marking on zinc: long natural exposure to weather.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
120.5cm (47.44")
Depth
69.5cm (27.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1207099
Dealers Internal Reference
315GF
Description
A superb zinc topped table from Paris, well over a hundred years of age, standing on a strong industrial style iron base with attractive bow legs retaining traces of original green paint, paired with a set of six later good size matt black painted iron and wood folding chairs from France.
fig 1. A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel.
fig 1. A French Zinc Top Garden/interior Table (1900 or Earlier) & Set of Six Folding French Chairs

The set has an industrial air about it and is suitable for use either in the garden or the home.

Additional dimension information in cm: Table: height 72, length 120.5, depth 69.5

Chairs: height 86.5, seat height 47, seat width 42

Date of Manufacture

The Juniper Barn has dated this French Zinc Dining Set to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09449693
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Zinc sheet pinned with edge nails: period French café table construction.
Flaking paint over rusted iron base: outdoor weathering over decades.
Extensive oxidisation and water marking on zinc: long natural exposure to weather.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
120.5cm (47.44")
Depth
69.5cm (27.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207099
Dealers Internal Ref
315GF
The Juniper Barn
The Juniper Barn
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Statement decorative antique interior & garden furniture, decorative items & lighting

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Archive I A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel.

A French Zinc Top Garden/interior Table (1900 or Earlier) & Set of Six Folding French Chairs

Archive II A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel. View II
Archive III A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel. View III
Archive IV A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel. View IV
Archive V A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel. View V
Archive VI A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel. View VII
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The Juniper Barn

The Juniper Barn
Telephone 07957 322280
Location
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jb
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 24
Items Sold 27
The Juniper Barn
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A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel.
A French Zinc Top Garden/Interior Table (1900 or earlier) & Set of Six Folding French Chairs
Ref: SA1207099
A rectangular French dining table with a riveted zinc top and dark metal frame, surrounded by six black slatted folding bistro chairs on gravel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Dining Sets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialZinc, Wrought Iron, Wood
  • ColourGrey and Black
  • MotifsRiveted zinc trim, X-frame folding legs, Slatted wooden seats, Tack border detailing
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 120.5 cm (47 in) x D 69.5 cm (27 in)

This French Country garden dining set includes a rectangular table with a grey zinc top, riveted trim, and a green iron base, accompanied by six matt black folding bistro chairs with slatted wooden seats and X-frame legs. The table stands 72 cm high, 120.5 cm wide, and 69.5 cm deep, while the chairs measure 86.5 cm in height, with a seat height of 47 cm and a width of 42 cm. Dating from 1900 or earlier, the set combines wrought iron, wood, and zinc elements in an industrial farmhouse style. Position this dining set in a garden, patio, conservatory, or kitchen for everyday dining or entertaining guests outdoors and indoors. The lightweight folding chairs allow for easy reconfiguration and storage when not in use.

FAQs

Originating in late 19th-century France, zinc garden furniture combined weather-resistant sheet zinc surfaces with wrought metal frames, created for outdoor cafes, parks, and residential gardens.

These sets feature a zinc metal top wrapped over a timber frame, supported by iron bases alongside accompanying metal and slatted wooden folding chairs.

Authentic period examples demonstrate riveted or tacked zinc edges, natural patination and oxidisation, and heavy wrought iron or forged metal support structures.

This type of dining set transitions into interior spaces such as conservatories, sunrooms, or open-plan kitchens, paired with neutral ceramics and natural linen textiles.

Maintain the surface by cleaning with mild soapy water and soft cloths, avoiding acidic liquid cleaners, and applying microcrystalline wax to preserve the metal finish.
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