Can I use a bistro table outside?

Many of these tables served as garden or terrace furniture originally, constructed with weather-resistant iron and stone. However, historic iron frames and polished marble tops benefit from shelter during harsh winter weather to preserve their finish.

How do I clean a marble top?

Maintenance requires gentle soap and water to protect the porous stone surface from staining and etching. Avoid harsh acidic cleaners that can damage the polish of nineteenth-century marble.

How do I date a cast iron base?

Dating relies on the style of the casting, ranging from Victorian ornamentation to later industrial forms from nineteen-twenty. Earlier nineteenth-century examples often display heavier, more sculptural ironwork than later twentieth-century iterations.

Are these tables heavy?

The combination of solid stone and metal creates a substantial piece of furniture designed to stay firmly in place. Moving them generally requires two people to lift the heavy marble top separately from the iron base.