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French Bistro Table
For sale by Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €380     $413
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

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French Bistro Table

1900 - 1920
Description

Very decorative, French 1920s , cast garden table , retaining its original red and white flaky paint.

In very good solid condition.

Origin: French

Period: 1920s

DIMENSIONS

Height: 72cm

Depth & width : Approx 80cm

UK shipping £65 please message for international shipping quote

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this French Metal Bistro Table to the 1920s.

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SA1241140
Description
Very decorative, French 1920s , cast garden table , retaining its original red and white flaky paint.

In very good solid condition.

Origin: French

Period: 1920s

DIMENSIONS

Height: 72cm

Depth & width : Approx 80cm

UK shipping £65 please message for international shipping quote

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this French Metal Bistro Table to the 1920s.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A square vintage French metal bistro table featuring a distressed orange and white painted top supported by a cream-painted tripod iron base.
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Archive I A square vintage French metal bistro table featuring a distressed orange and white painted top supported by a cream-painted tripod iron base.

French Bistro Table

Archive II A square vintage French metal bistro table featuring a distressed orange and white painted top supported by a cream-painted tripod iron base. View II
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
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Items For Sale 34
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A square vintage French metal bistro table featuring a distressed orange and white painted top supported by a cream-painted tripod iron base.
French bistro table
Ref: SA1241140
A square vintage French metal bistro table featuring a distressed orange and white painted top supported by a cream-painted tripod iron base.
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  • ObjectBistro Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Industrial
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Sheet Metal
  • ColourCream, Terracotta
  • MotifsTripod base, square metal top, ring stretcher, splayed legs

This French bistro table originates from the 1920 period in the French Industrial style. The piece comprises a square sheet metal top supported by a cast wrought iron tripod base with splayed legs and a ring stretcher. The top displays a distressed red and white flaky paint finish, while the base and legs retain a cream-painted surface showing weathering and rust spots. The structure is solid and serviceable for everyday placement. Measuring 72 cm in height with a width and depth of approximately 80 cm, this garden table functions well as a compact surface within a sunlit conservatory, a casual breakfast nook, or an informal outdoor terrace setting. The design accommodates outdoor dining or decorative display while adding a distinct industrial aesthetic to interior or exterior spaces.

FAQs

Originating in late 19th-century Paris, bistro tables were created to provide compact seating for rapidly expanding cafes and street terraces. Designed for mobility and weather resistance, these small tables allowed establishment owners to maximise outdoor pavement seating.

Traditional French bistro tables are typically constructed from cast iron, wrought iron, or folded sheet steel. Tops were often crafted from painted metal, zinc, or marble to withstand frequent use and exposure to outdoor elements.

Authentic period examples often feature heavy cast iron or riveted wrought iron bases with visible manual welds or joinery. Layered paint loss, natural surface oxidisation, and slight structural irregularities from decades of outdoor exposure also indicate age.

A metal bistro table can serve as a breakfast table in a compact kitchen, an occasional table in a hallway, or a plant stand in a conservatory. Pairing industrial iron bases with modern wooden or upholstered seating creates a balanced contrast in contemporary interiors.

Clean painted iron surfaces with a soft, dry cloth or gentle brush to remove dirt without lifting loose paint flaking. To halt further rust while preserving the distressed finish, apply a clear microcrystalline wax or matte sealant across exposed metal sections.
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