Item #5099, French Bistro Armchair

Design History

Our French Bistro collection is inspired by the cafe tables, pub stools and tables, and other related pieces that originated in 19th century France. Bistro furniture was originally created for commercial use in small cafes and restaurants across France and eventually spread to the rest of Europe. While many of the bistro furniture designs first appeared in French urban areas, the furniture quickly found its way to the provinces and became popular for residential use in country homes and estates. Today, bistro furniture includes a variety of designs from simple, rectangular slatted chairs to Bugey style chairs with more intricate wire scrollwork. A bistro set typically consists of a small round or oval table and matching chairs. The smaller scale of a typical bistro furniture set provides a more intimate setting for two or three people.