If you want something classic looking and unique, look out for some beautiful bistro tables and chairs to put in your garden for an impromptu picnic. These are traditionally French in style mostly made of iron frame topped with a variety of bases. But they are also called as furniture belonging to Tuscan/Italian style as well as Spanish and Moroccan style and even Islamic flavoured pieces. How they are different from coffee tables, end tables or other pub-counter tables? These tables are generally taller than usual coffee tables. Their top diameter generally ranges from 60 to 80 centimetres – perfect for a small picnic anywhere outdoors. Lightweight metal frames with a heavier top in any material – glass tops, wooden tops and even mosaic tops.
They are traditionally 19th century Paris café style furniture – sitting out in the sun to enjoy a cup of coffee and a couple of croissants. Bistro sets can evoke a leisurely life style where you have time to enjoy and relax right in the middle of the foot path, having a light meal and enjoying bonhomie in comfort and style, depicting quintessentially something chic and stylish. The classic style bistros have mosaic tops over a metal frame. Resembling the stained glass windows you find in cathedrals and churches all over the world, these are stunning looking with the intricate glass and mirrors worked into the top. Most of them have pieces of Italian stained glasses and mirrors collaged into evocative patterns and designs looking picture perfect.
These bistro tables are claimed to be influenced by both Islamic and Moroccan influence. Even today Spain has stunning looking mosaic tile in places like Alhambra Palace. Most of the mosaic techniques are passed on from generation to generation of craftsmen since time immemorial. Each region has their own unique brand of design mosaic lay-out and molding techniques. Here are some exquisite looking mosaic-topped bistro tables from Boltz Furniture. You can see how coffee table differs from a traditional bistro table. The mosaic work is mostly hand-cut and hand-laid with a careful selection of stained Italian glasses and mirrors and molded to form an integrated and smooth top without any jagged ends. Every table is classy looking and cute.
These attractive and beautiful pieces of furniture are eminently suitable of outdoor use – in the patios, terraces, pool sides and verandas and I am sure you will like to buy some for yourself and add to your outdoor ambience.
Wonderful Looking White Bistro Table
Oval Looking Table with Elegant Mosaic Top
Mosaic Coffee Table in Green and Black
Delicate Looking Double Tier Bistro Table
Compact Looking Two Some
Beautiful Mosaic Work In Black
A Four Seater Bistro in Brown
