Valence French Bistro Rattan Short Stool - Small Squares - Navy Blue/Gold

These short stools have been a staple in cafés throughout Paris for years. Besides providing a place to sit, they are great for women to place their purses, hold computer bags, or keep shopping bags off the ground. The stools take up very little sidewalk space and, when not in use, can easily be tucked away under the table. They also occupy less space than a chair, allowing more people to sit around a table. Each stool is constructed in the same solid manner as our bar and counter stools and provides the same comfort.

All of our rattan furniture is intended for restaurant use. They are crafted to the same standards as those found in the streets of Paris, France, matching those makers' quality, workmanship, and materials. Each piece is handmade in Indonesia – the birthplace of the rattan bistro chair. We use Manau rattan, grown and harvested in the Indonesian rainforests. It is known for its durability, strength, and weather-resistant qualities. Indonesia is the largest rattan producer in the world. Although Paris made the Bistro table and chair famous, Indonesia made the chairs possible.

Each piece of rattan is coated with PU-DOFF, a transparent solvent-based polyurethane resin that provides extra protection from UV rays. The unique coating is specially formulated to deliver a durable, protective layer to resist water and chemicals, making it UV-resistant.

Our weaving material is a high-quality, virgin HDPE (high-density polyethylene). HDPE is a highly sought-after material for use in outdoor applications, as it is UV resistant, impervious to mold and mildew, resistant to extreme temperatures (heat and cold), and waterproof. Virgin HDPE also offers excellent impact resistance and a high tension strength. It is easy to clean using a mild soap detergent with a soft sponge and rinse with water.

HDPE is the most environmentally stable plastic, emitting no harmful fumes into the environment. Manufacturing HDPE plastics requires only a fraction of the energy required to produce steel from iron ore, further contributing to its Eco-friendly classification.