Bistro Metal  Chair

Fermob Made in France

The Bistro Metal Chair offers timeless folding functionality. An essential for contract cafés and small terraces.
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Lead time may be up to 6 weeks

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Fermob Bistro Metal Chair – Iconic French Folding Garden Chair

A timeless classic born in 1889 – the same year as the Eiffel Tower.
The Fermob Bistro Metal Chair is the original folding chair that has become a global symbol of French design. From café terraces in Paris to Bryant Park in New York, this chair combines elegance, practicality, and durability in one instantly recognizable form.

Crafted from galvanized steel with a UV-resistant powder coating, it folds flat for easy storage and is ideal for balconies, gardens, patios, cafés, and indoor spaces. Manufactured in France with eco-conscious practices, the Bistro Chair features curved slats for comfort and plastic clips for safe, silent folding.

• Dimensions:

  • Width: 42 cm

  • Depth: 50 cm

  • Height: 82 cm

  • Seat height: 46 cm

• Weight: 4.8 kg

• Materials: 97% Steel, 3% Powder Coating

• Finish: UV-resistant powder coating

• Foldable: Yes

• Stacking: No

• Assembly: Not required

• Warranty: 2 years

• Use: Indoor & Outdoor

• Origin: France

• Contact to Order: [email protected]

Product Specifications

• Material: Lacquered steel
• Frame: Steel flat frame
• Seat & Back: Curved steel slats
• Folding: Yes
• Safety: Plastic clips for secure folding
• Structure: One-piece steel cross-pieces
• Finish: Anti-UV powder coating
• Use: Indoor & outdoor

Colours Available

Honey, Black Cherry, Red Ochre, Lapilli Grey, Ice Mint, Clay Grey, Nutmeg, Storm Grey, Anthracite

Mix and match colours to create a vibrant, branded hospitality space.

Why Choose the Bistro Metal Chair?

• Proven hospitality industry standard
• Space-saving folding design
• Durable for daily commercial use
• Timeless European café style
• Easy to maintain and store

Trade & Project Enquiries

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We supply complete hospitality furniture packages, including tables, chairs, and full layout solutions tailored to your business.

Q: Is this the original French bistro chair?
Yes. Fermob holds the “Simplex” patent for this model, dating back to 1889, making it the original folding bistro chair.

Q: Can I leave it outside year-round?
Yes – it's built with galvanized steel and anti-UV powder coating, but storing it during heavy winter weather is recommended for longevity.

Q: Is this suitable for commercial use (cafés, bars, restaurants)?
Absolutely. The Fermob Bistro Chair is widely used in cafés and commercial settings due to its durability and folding function.

Q: How does it fold? Is it safe?
It folds using a plastic safety clip system, making it safe and silent to open and close.

Q: What colours are available?
Available in 24 iconic Fermob colours. Get in touch to see a full swatch chart.

Q: Do I need to assemble the chair?
No – it’s delivered fully assembled and ready to use.

Q: Is this product eco-friendly?
Yes – it’s 100% recyclable, contains 29% recycled materials, and has a very low environmental footprint (12.5 kg CO₂ eq.).