Bistro Sets for Small Balconies
A bistro set for a small balcony gives two people a place to sit with coffee or dinner without filling the whole space. The sets here pair two chairs with a small table, and each listing shows the floor area the set needs with the chairs pulled out, so you can check it against your balcony before you order.
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6 × 4 ft use zone $199.99
Outdoor Bistro SetsBistro Set for Small Balcony, Rattan Chairs with Glass Table
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6.5 × 5 ft use zone $279.99
Outdoor Bistro SetsRocking Chair Set for Porch, 3-Piece Wood with Table
How to choose a bistro set for a small balcony
A bistro set is two chairs and a small table, usually 18 to 27 inches across. It's the simplest way to seat two people on a balcony or a small patio.
Dining height or low lounge height
Dining-height sets have a table about 28 to 30 inches high, good for meals. Low sets, like our bistro set for a small balcony with rattan chairs and an 18 inch glass-top table, sit lower and feel more like a lounge. If your railing is solid, consider a bar-height bistro set so you can see over it.
How much room a bistro set for two needs
Plan for about 4 × 5 feet of floor for a small bistro set with the chairs pulled out. Add room for the door to open and for someone to walk past.
Materials that last outdoors
PE wicker and powder-coated steel handle rain and sun well. Wood looks warm but needs oil once or twice a season. Glass tops are easy to wipe clean but should come inside in storms.
Bistro sets beyond the balcony
The same sets work on a front porch, beside a garden path or in a sunroom. For a porch, a rocking chair set for the porch with a folding table is another way to seat two.
How to choose a bistro set
Table size
A 24 to 30 inch round or square table fits two place settings. Smaller tables suit coffee; go closer to 30 inches if you plan to eat dinner outside.
Standard or counter height
Standard height (about 29 inches) is the most comfortable for meals. Counter-height sets sit higher and let you see over a balcony wall or railing.
Folding or fixed
Folding sets store flat for winter or when you need the floor. Fixed sets are sturdier and usually heavier, which helps in wind.
Outdoor Bistro Sets FAQs
Common questions people search before buying, answered.
What is a bistro set?
A bistro set is a small outdoor table with two matching chairs, sized for cafés, balconies and small patios. Most fit in about 4 × 4 to 5 × 5 feet.
What size table is good for a bistro set?
Most bistro tables are 24 to 30 inches across. That holds two plates and drinks without crowding a small balcony.
Are metal bistro sets good for outdoor use?
Yes, if the metal is powder-coated steel or aluminum. Aluminum won't rust; steel needs any chips touched up to prevent rust.
Can a bistro set stay outside in winter?
Teak, aluminum and poly sets can stay out with a cover. Fold and store acacia and steel sets where winters are wet to extend their life.
What is the difference between bistro height and bar height?
Bistro (dining) height tables are about 29 inches tall. Counter height is about 36 inches and bar height about 42 inches, with taller chairs to match.
What size bistro set fits a small balcony?
Most small balconies fit a set with a table 18 to 24 inches across and two chairs about 25 inches wide. Plan for about 4 × 5 feet of floor with the chairs pulled out.
Should I get a bar height or regular bistro set?
Choose bar height if your balcony has a solid wall or high railing, so you can see over it while seated. Choose regular or low height if the railing is open or you mostly want to lounge.
How do you keep a metal bistro set from rusting?
Choose powder-coated steel or aluminum, which resist rust better than bare iron. Wipe off standing water, touch up chips in the coating with matching paint, and use a cover or store the set somewhere dry during the wettest months.
Where should a bistro set go on a balcony?
Put it at the end of the balcony away from the door so the path in and out stays clear, usually about 24 inches wide. Against the railing gives the best view, and a corner gives the most shelter from wind.