Grey Rattan Reclining Aluminium Bistro Set for 2

Most bistro sets give you two upright chairs and call it relaxing. This one gives you two reclining chairs with side handles, two footstools, and a coffee table, so you can actually lean back and stay there. That’s the whole point really — eat, read, or drift off for twenty minutes without sitting bolt-upright like you’re waiting at the dentist.

The frame is powder-coated aluminium, which cannot rust, meaning you can leave it outside all year round without worrying about the usual steel-frame problems. Steel rusts from the inside out through joints and bolt holes where moisture enters, which is why so many sets look fine until they suddenly don’t. The rattan is UV-stabilised HDPE (high-density polyethylene), not PVC, which can crack, fade, and become brittle after a couple of hot summers in UV. So you’re getting a set built for years, not just a few decent seasons.

Comfort-wise, this is where it earns its keep. The back cushions are 10cm thick, and both seat and back cushions are included in charcoal. Budget cushions usually come in at 6-8cm, feel alright for 30-40 minutes, then flatten when you use them. Here you’ve got a wider, lower-slung chair at L69 x W74.5 x H89cm, matching footstools at W62 x D62 x H40cm, and a 50 x 50 x 45cm coffee table with 5mm clear tempered safety glass that handles British temperature swings better than standard glass. All you need to do is store the cushions away when you’re not using them.

We only specialise in reclining garden furniture because rigid chairs are uncomfortable and we don’t see the point in pretending otherwise. Every set we stock is built around adjustable-back comfort, and this one keeps things simple: 2 reclining chairs included. 2 footstools included. Cushions included. Delivery included. The cushion covers are removable and machine washable at 30°C. The frame and rattan need no cover. There’s a 3-year rust-free structural guarantee for extra peace of mind.

It arrives on a pallet with minimal assembly required, full instructions included, and no tools needed. In other words, you won’t lose your weekend to flat-pack nonsense.