Antique Garden Furniture
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French 19th Century Bistro Table with Oblong Marble Top
$1,650.0030"H x 47"W x 23.75"D
Dimensions: 30” H x 47” W x 23 ¾” D
An exceptional late 19th century French dining table from a bistro, with fabulous design elements throughout. The pink marble slab is cut to an inviting oblong/oval shape that will host 2-4 guests, characterized by dense striations of veining in mauve, gray, and white. Note there are a few areas of patina and scratches on the surface, see the image gallery. Two cast iron support legs elegantly balance the top; note how the feet have an intriguing splay to them arching gracefully over the floor. This unique bistro table will become a favorite addition to a kitchen, breakfast nook, or patio to recreate that Parisian brasserie style at home. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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Pair of Iron and Marble Demilune Consoles
$2,785.0033.63"H x 33.63"W x 17.13"D
Dimensions: 33 ⅝” H x 33 ⅝” W x 17 ⅛” D
A unique pair of iron and marble demilune console tables, made more recently but with timeless French styling to suit any interior or patio. The half-round marble tops are new, streaked with pastel veining of green and taupe subtly merging with the white stone and finished with a satin sheen keeping the natural texture evident. The four square rods for legs are accented with little, angular stations about halfway down before ending at exaggerated ball feet. A low “shelf” could be adapted for extra storage or display area depending on one’s needs or placement. Please view the detailed images to see more. Sold as a pair.
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French 19th Century Marble Top Garden Table
$4,500.0032.13"H x 67"W x 29.63"D
Dimensions: 32 ⅛” H x 67” W x 29 ⅝” D
An exceptional French marble-topped bakery or garden table with industrial details in the wrought and cast iron base reflecting the late 19th century time period. The white marble slab has a patinated and etched surface, consistent with age and type of use, over light gray veining. Two iron supports in an hourglass silhouette are enhanced with turquoise verdigris and hammered texture, joined by multiple cast iron stretcher rods ensuring stability for a multitude of uses. The unusual height of this table would make for a lovely console, in a kitchen as an unexpected island, or on the patio to recreate that Parisian boulangerie style at home. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French 19th Century Bistro Table
$2,600.0028"H x 39.50"W x 23.63"D
Dimensions: 28” H x 39 ½” W x 23 ⅝” D
An original French brasserie table, circa 1890, with a removable white marble top on a cast iron frame. This classic French bistro table has a few design elements to stand out from the rest! The stone top features beveled edges around both the top and bottom surfaces, geometric details that will reappear in the profile of the base. Impressive curule legs, joined by medallions at the stretcher rod, are still mostly green with patination to reveal the dark metal underneath. Little scrolled feet (or what remains of them) sit off the floor on trapezoid blocks. A lovely addition to a patio or kitchen. Yellowing and etching of the marble is consistent with age and type of use. Please view the detailed images.
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French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Table
$1,650.0028.75"H x 31.25"W x 31.25"D
Dimensions: 28 ¾” H x 31 ¼” W x 31 ¼” D
A classic, Parisian-style bistro table from the late 19th century, for your garden or patio! The round stone top is quite unique for its patterning, in the color and texture of brick, which coordinates beautifully with the painted base. Extending from the fluted column of the pedestal are three feet with scrolling, Neoclassical influence. Please view the detailed images.
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French Vintage Bistro Table with Marble Top
$1,495.0027.75"H x 39.75"W x 24.13"D
Dimensions: 27 ¾” H x 39 ¾” W x 24 ⅛” D
An original French brasserie table, circa 1890, with a removable white marble top on a cast iron frame. The stone top is animated by waves of gray veining, shaped to rounded corners and a smooth, although lightly patinated surface. Slender iron legs of graceful, Beaux Arts styling are braced with crossed stretchers. This occasional dining table will make a lovely addition to a patio or kitchen. Yellowing and etching of the marble is consistent with age and type of use. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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French Vintage Metal Garden Table
$1,400.0027.5"H x "W x 31.5"D
Dimensions: 27-½”H x 31-½” Diameter
This vintage pedestal base metal garden table is from France. It has been recently sandblasted and powder coated for weather protection.
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French Vintage Metal Garden Table
$1,650.0028"H x "W x 39.25"D
Dimensions: 28”H x 39-¼” Diameter
This is a French vintage metal garden table. It has been recently sandblasted and powder coated for weather protection. The colorful table would liven up any garden.
Antique Garden Furniture From Fireside Antiques
A good set of antique garden furniture isn’t just a fabulous way to add class to your garden or patio; a set of antique furniture that’s already lasted hundreds of years will hold up for decades more with proper care. Not only that, but you’ll have both a family heirloom and a conversation piece to talk about for generations to come.
Much of our antique patio furniture comes from England, where we find it during our buying trips through the countryside. However, we also commonly source cast iron garden furniture from French gardens and cafes.
While you might not initially consider vintage garden furniture while browsing for antiques, the beauty and sturdiness of wrought iron garden furniture are hard to deny. If you’d like to take a closer look at any of the antique garden tables and sets we offer, please click on them individually to learn more.
Caring for Antique Patio Furniture
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “They just don’t make things like they used to,” applied to things like cars, homes, and furnishings before. However, the same phrase lends itself well to metal garden furniture, too. Antique cast iron patio sets were built to last, from the quality of the materials used to the casting process that shaped the iron itself.
Depending on the materials used in your antique furniture items, you may need to care for them in different ways. It’s true that stone, concrete, and even iron tend to weather the elements beautifully over time, but if you want to preserve a flawless finish, you should clean and treat them at least once per year.
Wood and wicker furniture, for example, while popular and lightweight, tend to dry and crack with prolonged exposure to the elements. To keep weave, wicker, and wood looking their best, clean them regularly and apply wax or oil as needed.
Of course, metal furniture tends to stand against the elements much better, but some types—especially painted metal—can fade easily in the sun. However, you can cover painted metal furniture with automotive wax designed to protect from UV rays.
Types of Antique Garden Furniture
A set of chairs and a garden table need not be where you stop with your antique patio furniture. At Fireside Antiques, we’re in the business of rehabilitating and selling antiques, so we’ve seen more types of antique garden furniture than you could imagine come through our doors!
Consider garden benches, for example. Some patio sets and suites come with benches instead of chairs. The addition of a matching bench can be a great way to liven up the look of your garden without having to branch out too much from your original aesthetic.