Sapcote Bistro Set in Charcoal Rattan
Aluminium frame cannot rust - leave it outside all year round
UV-stabilised HDPE rattan won't fade or go brittle
5mm tempered safety glass and cushions included
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01Say goodbye to rust with an aluminium frame
The aluminium frame cannot rust, meaning you can leave the set outside all year round without worrying about joints starting to corrode. Steel rusts from the inside out - moisture gets into joints and bolt holes where coating can't protect. By the time you notice rust on the surface, the frame is already weakened. That's why we chose aluminium for every set in the Sapcote range.
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02Small footprint, two-seat comfort
Designed specifically for balconies, courtyards, and compact patio areas, a bistro set keeps walkways clear where a larger dining set would get in the way. Two chairs and a round table give you somewhere to sit for morning coffee or an evening drink without blocking a door swing or taking over the whole area.
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035mm tempered safety glass-what you feel is stability
The table top is 5mm tempered safety glass, included as standard. Tempered glass handles temperature swings - from frost at dawn to direct sun by noon - without cracking. At 5mm, it feels noticeably more stable than the thinner 3-4mm tops often used on entry-level bistro sets.
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04Rain forecast? Leave it out with confidence
With UV-stabilised rattan to resist fading and brittleness plus an aluminium frame that cannot rust, the set is made to stay outside all year round.ar round. No need to wrestle a cover on and off every time the forecast changes - the frame and rattan handle rain, frost, and sun without one. All you need to do is store the cushions away when you're not using them.
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05Why UV-stabilised HDPE rattan outlasts cheaper weaves
UV-stabilised HDPE rattan is used to help prevent cracking, fading, and brittleness after a couple of summers. PVC rattan is cheaper, but UV breaks it down - the surface dries out, fades, and cracks. HDPE is dyed all the way through the strand, so the Charcoal colour holds rather than bleaching off after a couple of summers.
Say goodbye to rust with an aluminium frame
Small footprint, two-seat comfort
5mm tempered safety glass-what you feel is stability
Rain forecast? Leave it out with confidence
Why UV-stabilised HDPE rattan outlasts cheaper weaves
A Charcoal Bistro Set Built for the UK Climate - Not Just One Summer
Steel bistro sets have a habit of looking tired after a couple of wet UK winters: rusty joints, flaky paint, and that familiar "we'll replace it next year" feeling. The Sapcote Bistro Set in Charcoal is for when you want a proper 2-seater spot for a cup of tea on the balcony, a courtyard, or the sunny corner of a larger patio - without buying the same set again in two or three seasons.
The failures that bring customers back to us tell the same story - and we've been hearing it for over 23 years at our Leicestershire nursery. Steel rusts from the inside out: moisture works into joints and bolt holes where powder coating can't fully protect, and by the time you notice rust on the outside, the frame is already weakened. That's why we only use aluminium.
The aluminium frame cannot rust, meaning you can leave the set outside all year round with no cover needed. UV-stabilised HDPE rattan won't fade or go brittle, so the Charcoal finish stays as it is even through direct summer sun. The table uses 5mm tempered safety glass - thicker than the 3-4mm tops often found on entry-level sets - because it handles temperature swings better than standard glass and gives you a more stable surface day to day.
What you're really paying for
Unlike the lower-priced bistro sets that hide a steel frame under the weave, this set is built around materials chosen for British weather. In our experience, that's what decides whether a bistro set lasts for years or becomes a "one more summer" job. No cover needed saves you the £50–£100 a cover costs - and more importantly, saves you wrestling it on and off every time it rains. All you need to do is store your cushions away when you're not using them. The frame, the glass, and the weave handle the rest, backed by our 3-Year Guarantee and over two decades of standing behind what we sell.
| Care & Assembly | |
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| Frame Care | The aluminium frame cannot rust, meaning you can leave it outside all year round. Wipe down with a damp cloth if you need to. |
| Rattan Care | UV-stabilised HDPE rattan won't fade or go brittle, allowing you to keep the set outdoors through sun and showers. Hose down occasionally to remove dust and debris. |
| Cushion Care | We advise storing your cushions away when not in use. All you need to do is keep them out of the rain and damp so they stay comfortable for years. |
| Glass Care | 5mm tempered safety glass - wipe clean with glass cleaner. Tempered glass handles temperature swings better than standard glass. |
| Winter Care | The frame and rattan can stay outside all year round - no cover needed. Store cushions only. |
| Assembly | Minimal assembly required. Full instructions included. |
| Assembly Tools Needed | No tools required. |
| Features | |
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| Colour | Charcoal |
| Type | Bistro Sets |
| Set Shape | Round |
| Table Features | 5mm tempered safety glass top |
| Material | |
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| Durability | Weatherproof |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Cover | No |
| Capacity | |
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| Number of Seats | 2 Seater |
| Size & Dimensions | |
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| Overall Footprint | 255cm (L) x 180cm (W) x 90cm (H) (estimated) |
| Table Top Thickness | 5mm |
| Round Bistro Table | 75cm x 75cm x 75cm |
| Bistro Chair (x2) | 57cm x 60cm x 90cm |
| Glass Top Type | 5mm tempered safety glass |
| What's Included | |
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| Bistro Chairs | 2x rattan bistro chairs with aluminium frames (cannot rust) |
| Cushions | Cushions included (store away when not in use) |
| Delivery | Included in the price. UK mainland delivery. |
| Delivery | Delivery included in the price |
| Guarantee | 3-Year Rust-Free Structural Guarantee. |
| Assembly Required | Minimal - arrives ready-assembled or near-ready. |
| Round Bistro Table | 1x round bistro table with aluminium frame (cannot rust) |
| 3-Year Guarantee | 3-Year Guarantee included as standard |
| Glass Top | 1x 5mm tempered safety glass table top included |
A Charcoal Bistro Set Built for the UK Climate - Not Just One Summer
Steel bistro sets have a habit of looking tired after a couple of wet UK winters: rusty joints, flaky paint, and that familiar "we'll replace it next year" feeling. The Sapcote Bistro Set in Charcoal is for when you want a proper 2-seater spot for a cup of tea on the balcony, a courtyard, or the sunny corner of a larger patio - without buying the same set again in two or three seasons.
The failures that bring customers back to us tell the same story - and we've been hearing it for over 23 years at our Leicestershire nursery. Steel rusts from the inside out: moisture works into joints and bolt holes where powder coating can't fully protect, and by the time you notice rust on the outside, the frame is already weakened. That's why we only use aluminium.
The aluminium frame cannot rust, meaning you can leave the set outside all year round with no cover needed. UV-stabilised HDPE rattan won't fade or go brittle, so the Charcoal finish stays as it is even through direct summer sun. The table uses 5mm tempered safety glass - thicker than the 3-4mm tops often found on entry-level sets - because it handles temperature swings better than standard glass and gives you a more stable surface day to day.
What you're really paying for
Unlike the lower-priced bistro sets that hide a steel frame under the weave, this set is built around materials chosen for British weather. In our experience, that's what decides whether a bistro set lasts for years or becomes a "one more summer" job. No cover needed saves you the £50–£100 a cover costs - and more importantly, saves you wrestling it on and off every time it rains. All you need to do is store your cushions away when you're not using them. The frame, the glass, and the weave handle the rest, backed by our 3-Year Guarantee and over two decades of standing behind what we sell.
| Frame Care | The aluminium frame cannot rust, meaning you can leave it outside all year round. Wipe down with a damp cloth if you need to. |
| Rattan Care | UV-stabilised HDPE rattan won't fade or go brittle, allowing you to keep the set outdoors through sun and showers. Hose down occasionally to remove dust and debris. |
| Cushion Care | We advise storing your cushions away when not in use. All you need to do is keep them out of the rain and damp so they stay comfortable for years. |
| Glass Care | 5mm tempered safety glass - wipe clean with glass cleaner. Tempered glass handles temperature swings better than standard glass. |
| Winter Care | The frame and rattan can stay outside all year round - no cover needed. Store cushions only. |
| Assembly | Minimal assembly required. Full instructions included. |
| Assembly Tools Needed | No tools required. |
| Colour | Charcoal |
| Type | Bistro Sets |
| Set Shape | Round |
| Table Features | 5mm tempered safety glass top |
| Durability | Weatherproof |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Cover | No |
| Number of Seats | 2 Seater |
| Overall Footprint | 255cm (L) x 180cm (W) x 90cm (H) (estimated) |
| Table Top Thickness | 5mm |
| Round Bistro Table | 75cm x 75cm x 75cm |
| Bistro Chair (x2) | 57cm x 60cm x 90cm |
| Glass Top Type | 5mm tempered safety glass |
| Bistro Chairs | 2x rattan bistro chairs with aluminium frames (cannot rust) |
| Cushions | Cushions included (store away when not in use) |
| Delivery | Included in the price. UK mainland delivery. |
| Delivery | Delivery included in the price |
| Guarantee | 3-Year Rust-Free Structural Guarantee. |
| Assembly Required | Minimal - arrives ready-assembled or near-ready. |
| Round Bistro Table | 1x round bistro table with aluminium frame (cannot rust) |
| 3-Year Guarantee | 3-Year Guarantee included as standard |
| Glass Top | 1x 5mm tempered safety glass table top included |
Customer Reviews
We got our little set from you last year. They are so comfortable. Absolutely love them.
Bought our Sapcote garden furniture this year, 6 seater table & chairs + parasol / bistro set for BBQ area/ settee + reclining chairs, footstools & tables... excellent value & service... Thanks
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