Dark Grey Aluminium Reclining Bistro Set for 2

Two reclining chairs, two footstools, and a coffee table at 45cm high — this set exists for one reason: proper comfort outdoors. Standard bistro chairs keep you bolt-upright until your back starts complaining. These have adjustable backs with side handles, so you can sit up for coffee, lean back for a read, and put your feet up when you’re done pretending you only came outside for ten minutes.

The frame is powder-coated aluminium, and aluminium cannot rust, meaning you can leave it outside all year round without the usual steel-frame nonsense. Steel rusts from the inside out — moisture enters through joints and bolt holes, where powder coating cannot fully protect. By the time rust shows externally, the internal structure is already weakened. Aluminium frames typically last 10+ years with simple cushion care, while steel-frame sets often need replacing after 2-3 seasons. The HDPE rattan is UV-stabilised (not PVC), so the weave keeps its shape and colour in British weather. PVC rattan cracks, fades, and becomes brittle after a couple of summers in UV exposure.

You’re getting two reclining chairs measuring 69 x 74.5 x 89cm, two 62 x 62 x 40cm footstools, and a 50 x 50 x 45cm coffee table with a 5mm clear tempered safety glass top. The back cushions are 10cm thick. Thinner 6-8cm cushions can feel fine for 30-40 minutes, then they flatten and you end up shifting about. These are built for longer sits. All you need to do is store the cushions when you’re not using them, because cushions are not waterproof by design. They’re also more comfortable than waterproof versions, which can feel clammy and are prone to cracking as the coating ages in UV.

This is a neat two-seat set for patios, courtyards, balconies, or any spot where you want comfort without taking over the whole garden. Cushions included. Tempered glass top included. Delivery included. There’s also a 3-year rust-free structural guarantee, and assembly is near-zero — no tools needed, which is how garden furniture should be.

We only focus on reclining garden furniture because rigid outdoor chairs are uncomfortable and life’s too short to perch. This set does the simple thing properly: it lets two people sit outside and actually relax.