Bistro is THE iconic collection in the Fermob catalogue. Over the years, it has adorned terraces the world over – from New York to Sydney and Shanghai. The chair – the masterpiece of the collection – has its origins in the late 19th century, when it graced open-air cafés on the banks of the Seine. The Bistro chair was an instant success, thanks to its simple, sturdy, easy-to-handle design, which appealed to lemonade-sellers because they could avoid having to pay the licence for a fixed terrace.