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March 3, 2009
Looking For Used "Bistro Table"
Is anyone aware of a supply business, probably in Manhattan, but who knows, who might have bought up the tables of a French-ish restaurant; one of those round metal/iron based, stone-topped tables one assiciates with French cafes and restaurants? Thanks.
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OMG, I'm looking for the exact same thing! I did find TKCollections.com (in the D+D building on Lex) that imports these tables. But the price is too high and the lead time is super long so I've been looking for an alternative. Was planning on just going down to the Bowery/restaurant supply district and asking around. I'm glad you posted this. Maybe someone with some solid information can help us both out and (save me some time and shoe leather!)
Posted by: Brooklynista at March 3, 2009 11:58 AM
Yes, and, unfortunately, lots of restaurants must have closed recently: supply must exceed demand ;-( ;-)
Posted by: BrooklynCouch at March 3, 2009 12:07 PM
Im looking for one too! Ive seen them online but they are so heavy, the shipping is insane and makes it not worth it.
Maybe if you find someone getting rid of a bunch, we can do a group sale?
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at March 3, 2009 12:16 PM
There is an online resource called French General Store and a San Francisco-based bistro table place online called something "Chef." Sorry I can't remember exact name. But I broke down and ordered from TK Collections. Wish I could have been in on the group purchase!
Posted by: jlo at March 3, 2009 1:25 PM
It's the Butler and the Chef!
Posted by: jlo at March 3, 2009 1:27 PM
If you're only looking for a 24" top, French General Store can work. Same with Butler and the Chef. They specialize in marvelous enamel tables. But most are only 24" -- which I take 20"-24", more or less to be the standard size. Butler and Chef does carry larger marble top tables, from time to time, apparently the time for that is not now. And that's my problem: I'm looking for something a tad larger, 27" up to 30." Sigh. If size is not such an important issue to you, I've also occasionally, I've seen some on eBay.
Posted by: Brooklynista at March 3, 2009 2:17 PM
Why not buy the base and the marble top separately -- marble local?
Posted by: BH76 at March 3, 2009 4:18 PM
I have considered that, BH76, because I already have the cast iron base! Only reason why I'm stalling on that solution is because I prefer that the tabletop have the stainless steel edge banding that a classic bistro table should have. Not a single stone fabricator I've talked to about this is prepared to add the metal banding. One place said they could outsource a laminated tabletop for banding but warned me that I would have to buy way more metal than is needed just to get a little bit of banding. At this point, if I can't find the ready-made marble top, with stainless banding, in the size I'm looking for then, yes, it's off to the stoneyard for a marble remnant. Not unless someone comes up with a source here that can make this a whole lot easier. :)
Mrs. Limestone: love the group purchase idea!
Posted by: Brooklynista at March 3, 2009 4:41 PM
Count me in for group purchase too.
Posted by: verandah at March 5, 2009 7:27 PM
I have some sample of bistro tables. Do send me an email (kee_1031@yahoo.com.sg) if you are interested with the pictures and price.
Posted by: kee1031 at September 29, 2009 3:19 AM
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