Stone Grey Aluminium Rattan Bistro Set for 2

If you’ve had a steel garden set rust after a couple of wet winters, you’ll know why this one matters. This is a 2-seat bistro set built on an aluminium frame, and aluminium cannot rust, meaning you can leave it outside all year round with no cover needed. It’s sized for a balcony, courtyard or a quiet corner of the patio, without taking over the whole space.

The frame is wrapped in UV-stabilised HDPE rattan in Stone Grey, so it won’t go brittle like PVC rattan used on cheaper sets. Steel-frame furniture usually starts failing from the inside out, as moisture gets into joints and bolt holes where coatings can’t fully protect it. That’s exactly why we only stock aluminium-framed rattan furniture we’d use ourselves — it solves the rust and fading problems we kept hearing about, and it lasts properly rather than just looking alright for one summer.

In the box, you get 2 x armchairs, 1 x side table and 2 x charcoal seat cushions. The angled side table has a 5mm clear tempered glass top and stands 53cm high, with an overall footprint of W198cm x 60cm, so it’s easy to place even where space is a bit tight. Tempered safety glass matters too — it handles British temperature swings better than standard glass.

The cushions are there for comfort, but like all proper outdoor cushions, they’re not waterproof by design. Waterproof cushions feel clammy, trap heat, and the coating tends to crack after a couple of summers in UV. All you need to do is store the cushions indoors when you’re not using them. The frame and rattan just need a damp cloth or a quick rinse with the hose, and the cushion covers can be machine washed at 30°C.

Delivery included. Cushions included. 3-year rust-free structural guarantee included. It arrives on a pallet with minimal assembly required, and no tools are needed. We stock this set ourselves, we check it before it ships, and we’re here if you need straight answers before or after it arrives.