Fermob garden bar steel

Made by the French firm of Fermob (who also make some of our garden furniture) this functional yet stylish 'side-table' is designed to hold wine bottles in the lower section (up to six) and cutlery, glasses etc. in the upper section. Both sections have surrounding guard railings so nothing can fall out. And another feature that improves on the usual 'drinks tray' – it has a carrier handle at the top, so you can always have one hand free on the way from house to garden. The steel frame has been given a special cataphoretic dip treatment to give added rust-protection – particularly at the welded joints.

Many companies boast of combining tradition and progress under their umbrella, but only a few have the history and potential. One of them is Fermob in France. Flâneurs have turned to Fermob’s outdoor furniture for a rest in French parks, gardens and restaurants since 1889. Indeed, Fermob’s famous bistro furniture has seen almost no change in over 100 years. Nonetheless, the company’s choice of materials and production processes have always been at the cutting edge of technology – for example, in lacquering. Fermob diligently works for the optimum rust and colour protection in umpteen work steps. The idea is that a process providing rust protection for cars in years should be equally effective when it comes to furniture. In the first place, Fermob chooses steel and aluminium of first-class quality. Then the French manufacturer ensures that the furniture made from these first-class materials does not have to be repainted in decades by applying a high protection treatment. In 13 steps, an in-house-developed process provides the metal furniture with improved corrosion resistance. Fermob uses electrostatic powder coating in the following, yielding a dual benefit: the powder penetrates even into the tiniest cracks, and the fresh colours are resistant to UV radiation. The subsequent sealing takes place at high temperatures. A so-called cathodic electrophoretic deposition completes the process. Featuring a finish in aqueous electrodeposition, Fermob furniture may overwinter outside without further ado or any additional protection.

Please note that the furniture must never be covered with plastic. To clean it, it is sufficient to wash it with soap and water.