| If you look up the definition of a Bistro Set on | | | | chairs was such, and with the advent of the |
| the net, you get the following: "A small round | | | | industrial revolution with the focus on mass |
| table and two matching chairs, usually made of | | | | production, that 50 millions bistro chairs were sold. |
| wrought iron; designed for casual dining". | | | | These sets were prized for their low cost, well |
| How boring and so far from what it truly is, even | | | | adapted to the economy of the times, durability |
| if there is an element of truth to it. | | | | and good looks. |
| Certainly it is a small table with two matching | | | | Nowadays we still have this versatility and this old |
| chairs, I prefer to use the term compact as it | | | | world charm. Today's models have improved on |
| requires little space and provides much usability. | | | | the old by adding new materials and colors, that |
| You can use it indoors as well as outdoors. You | | | | can be placed anywhere and complement any |
| can place it in a vacant corner of the house and | | | | area or decor. You can even use them in the |
| transform it into an elegant eye catching area. | | | | garden in the summer and in the house in the |
| The Bistro Set finds its origins in France in 1859. | | | | winter. |
| But its absolute popularity begins in 1889 when | | | | Most frequently these sets are made of wrought |
| restaurants and bar owners were taxed for a | | | | iron but lighter weight ones made of rosin are also |
| fixed terrace. The bistro set became popular | | | | available adding an unsurpassed modernity to your |
| because the owners trying to escape the tax | | | | area. Bright vibrant colors as varied as you can |
| would remove them quickly, and in a few minutes | | | | imagine and modern molded shapes to please the |
| the terrace had disappeared. It was at that time | | | | most adventurous decorator. |
| a folding chair and we can still find sets with the | | | | No matter where you place a bistro set you will |
| practicality of folding chairs. Simple and solids | | | | never get a cramped feeling as it is compact and |
| these new chairs could do no less than flourish. | | | | occupies little space. |
| Between 1859 and 1930 the popularity of these | | | | |