A compact L-shape footprint, where a larger lounge for eight would take over the paved area. A new-build patio, a terraced courtyard, or a townhouse decking area fits the set without losing the walkway behind the seats or blocking the back-door swing.
Thornby is the newest Leicestershire-village name in our line, alongside the other four Sapcote ranges. Built the way we've built every set for two decades: aluminium structure under a 0.2mm powder-coated finish, with hand-woven all-weather rattan over the top.
The Grey is a cool anthracite in natural light, so it sits cleanly alongside dark slate paving, charcoal porcelain, anthracite bi-fold trim, or charcoal composite decking. The tone is what most new-builds settle on rather than the warmer brown you'd choose for established planting.
Aluminium frame finished with a 0.2mm powder coating, so it cannot rust. UV stabilisation on the weave, so the Grey doesn't fade through summer sun and winter frost. No cover required at any point in the year.
Bring the cushions in of an evening, and leave the aluminium frame and the rattan outside all year without a cover. Store the cushions in a deck box, or on a hallway shelf if garage space isn't an option.
The Thornby is sized for the patio that can't accommodate a full-size 8-seater corner lounge. A typical new-build paved area of around 3m by 3m, or a terraced courtyard with a side gate and a back-door swing to work around, will fit the full-size set in but leave no route past the seats — you can't walk through with a washing basket, and the path to the lawn disappears. The compact L-shape sits in the same kind of space and leaves the walkway behind it.
Exact footprint dimensions for this set are still being confirmed at the manufacturer end. Before you order, mark out where you want the L-shape to sit using painter's tape on the slabs, stand in the back-door swing, and walk past with a basket of laundry. If you'd rather have measurements confirmed before committing, ring our team at the showroom in Leicestershire seven days a week on 01455 274748 and they'll pull piece-by-piece dimensions over the phone.
Thornby is our newest range for 2026, joining Sapcote, Burbage, Burton and Sharnford in our Sapcote Garden Furniture line — all named after Leicestershire villages a short drive from our showroom. The set is new in 2026, but the build underneath is the same one we've been selling since 2001: an aluminium structure under a 0.2mm powder-coated finish, with hand-woven UV-stabilised rattan over the frame.
The Thornby fills the size between our full-size Burbage corner lounges and our smaller companion sets, for the buyer who wants the L-shape layout at a workable size for a smaller patio rather than the footprint of a full eight-seater.
Yes. The frame is aluminium, which cannot rust, and the finish is a 0.2mm powder coating, two to three times thicker than what most aluminium garden furniture carries, so the coating doesn't break down through wet winters and freezing nights. The weave carries a UV stabiliser, so it won't fade, rot or go brittle when left out year-round.
Leave the structure out through every season with no cover, which saves you the hassle and the £50 to £100 a cover would cost. In our experience, customers come back ten or fifteen years later saying their rattan is just as good as the day it arrived. Cushions are the only part you'll want to bring in of an evening; store them in a deck box or on a hallway shelf between sittings.
Cheaper compact corner sets at this size use steel frames that rust within a couple of winters and PVC rattan that goes brittle in the sun. You'd be replacing the set sooner and dealing with rust streaks on your paving in the meantime, which shows up more obviously on dark slate or anthracite porcelain than on lighter slabs.
Considering a brand-name compact corner set at £2,000 or more? You'd be paying mainly for the marketing and the polished website. The actual furniture is almost exactly the same as ours: aluminium frame, UV-stabilised rattan, hand-woven over the same powder-coated structure. We design our own Thornby range and sell it direct from our family-run Leicestershire showroom since 2001, without the excessive markup of big name brands.
The Thornby is sized for the patio that can't accommodate a full-size 8-seater corner lounge. A typical new-build paved area of around 3m by 3m, or a terraced courtyard with a side gate and a back-door swing to work around, will fit the full-size set in but leave no route past the seats — you can't walk through with a washing basket, and the path to the lawn disappears. The compact L-shape sits in the same kind of space and leaves the walkway behind it.
Exact footprint dimensions for this set are still being confirmed at the manufacturer end. Before you order, mark out where you want the L-shape to sit using painter's tape on the slabs, stand in the back-door swing, and walk past with a basket of laundry. If you'd rather have measurements confirmed before committing, ring our team at the showroom in Leicestershire seven days a week on 01455 274748 and they'll pull piece-by-piece dimensions over the phone.
Thornby is our newest range for 2026, joining Sapcote, Burbage, Burton and Sharnford in our Sapcote Garden Furniture line — all named after Leicestershire villages a short drive from our showroom. The set is new in 2026, but the build underneath is the same one we've been selling since 2001: an aluminium structure under a 0.2mm powder-coated finish, with hand-woven UV-stabilised rattan over the frame.
The Thornby fills the size between our full-size Burbage corner lounges and our smaller companion sets, for the buyer who wants the L-shape layout at a workable size for a smaller patio rather than the footprint of a full eight-seater.
Yes. The frame is aluminium, which cannot rust, and the finish is a 0.2mm powder coating, two to three times thicker than what most aluminium garden furniture carries, so the coating doesn't break down through wet winters and freezing nights. The weave carries a UV stabiliser, so it won't fade, rot or go brittle when left out year-round.
Leave the structure out through every season with no cover, which saves you the hassle and the £50 to £100 a cover would cost. In our experience, customers come back ten or fifteen years later saying their rattan is just as good as the day it arrived. Cushions are the only part you'll want to bring in of an evening; store them in a deck box or on a hallway shelf between sittings.
Cheaper compact corner sets at this size use steel frames that rust within a couple of winters and PVC rattan that goes brittle in the sun. You'd be replacing the set sooner and dealing with rust streaks on your paving in the meantime, which shows up more obviously on dark slate or anthracite porcelain than on lighter slabs.
Considering a brand-name compact corner set at £2,000 or more? You'd be paying mainly for the marketing and the polished website. The actual furniture is almost exactly the same as ours: aluminium frame, UV-stabilised rattan, hand-woven over the same powder-coated structure. We design our own Thornby range and sell it direct from our family-run Leicestershire showroom since 2001, without the excessive markup of big name brands.
This is a new addition to our range — we're collecting reviews. Here's what customers say about us as a brand:
I had an issue with an order, which was entirely of my own making. Dom provided a very helpful and responsive solution and we are now the proud owners of the Burbage Non-Rocking/Rocking & Reclining Rattan Bistro set, which looks fantastic on our deck and is very comfortable. Excellent delivery and communication.
Easy to order, fast delivery and a lovely product, seriously beautiful, comfortable chairs. I was happy to pay £1099 for them because they were advertised as being able ti leave out in all weathers including the winter.
Really helpful staff, answering & resolving everything quick response by emails & on the phone. 5☆ well earned! Bistro set absolutely stunning, quality, style & colour. Good delivery communication & prompt delivery. Thank you! Recommend highly as a retailer.
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