The rattan bistro chair, longstanding staple of French cafés and sidewalks, is newly available all over: from boutique family businesses to Target and Home Depot. Here, 10 classic side chairs that have a summery, Gallic vibe—and stand ready to be put to use year-round, indoors and out.
The rattan bistro chair, longstanding staple of French cafés and sidewalks, is newly available all over: from boutique family businesses to Target and Home Depot. Here, 10 classic side chairs that have a summery, Gallic vibe—and stand ready to be put to use year-round, indoors and out.
Since its founding in 1885, Maison Drucker of France has specialized in traditional rattan designs made by hand to order in customizable colors.
Since its founding in 1885, Maison Drucker of France has specialized in traditional rattan designs made by hand to order in customizable colors.
Serena & Lily offer a range of French-inspired bistro furniture, including the Riviera Side Chair, made of rattan with woven plastic seats; $248 in several color combinations.
Serena & Lily offer a range of French-inspired bistro furniture, including the Riviera Side Chair, made of rattan with woven plastic seats; $248 in several color combinations.
The Poncelet is one of a vast collection of bistro chairs from Maison Gatti, founded in 1920 by the current owners’ great grand parents, and supplier to Paris’s George V Hotel and the River Cafe in New York, among others.
The Poncelet is one of a vast collection of bistro chairs from Maison Gatti, founded in 1920 by the current owners’ great grand parents, and supplier to Paris’s George V Hotel and the River Cafe in New York, among others.
Maison Midi’s White and Blue Mediterranean Bistro Chair has a classic bentwood hairpin silhouette.
Maison Midi’s White and Blue Mediterranean Bistro Chair has a classic bentwood hairpin silhouette.
Currently available on Etsy from SF-based vintage dealer Erin Lane Estate: a pair of 1990s Palacek Bamboo Rattan Bistro Chairs; $800.
Currently available on Etsy from SF-based vintage dealer Erin Lane Estate: a pair of 1990s Palacek Bamboo Rattan Bistro Chairs; $800.
The Cappuccino Dot Monique Rattan Side Chair is $368 from Dear Keaton.
The Cappuccino Dot Monique Rattan Side Chair is $368 from Dear Keaton.
The Chloe Bistro Side Chair has a rattan frame and weatherproof cording (we like the striped banding); it’s $240 from One Kings Lane, which also offers a range of other bistro chairs.
The Chloe Bistro Side Chair has a rattan frame and weatherproof cording (we like the striped banding); it’s $240 from One Kings Lane, which also offers a range of other bistro chairs.
Designed for use outdoors, the Paris Cafe Patio Dining Chair has an aluminum frame finished with UV-resistant synthetic fiber.
Designed for use outdoors, the Paris Cafe Patio Dining Chair has an aluminum frame finished with UV-resistant synthetic fiber.
A variation on a common theme, the Salcha Indoor-Outdoor French Bistro Stacking Side Chair comes in five colors at Target; $349.99 for a pair.
A variation on a common theme, the Salcha Indoor-Outdoor French Bistro Stacking Side Chair comes in five colors at Target; $349.99 for a pair.
After hours in Paris cafés, bistro chairs get piled in tall stacks. Shown here, the Sofie Side Chair in two of its seven color combinations; $340 each from Sika Design.
After hours in Paris cafés, bistro chairs get piled in tall stacks. Shown here, the Sofie Side Chair in two of its seven color combinations; $340 each from Sika Design.
