Conversation Patio Sets
A little different than just a bistro set for your patio, any of these 3 Piece Conversation Patio Sets will give you two seats and a small side table. The big difference is the size of the table, too small for a meal, big enough for your drinks and a small snack.
Some of the seating pieces will have motion, some will have a lot of modern styles and I will look at one with a retro look. There is a patio furniture set in this article for the small outdoor space that you can afford on a small budget.
Now, let us look at what look and feel will work best for your patio furniture needs.
Better Homes & Gardens Colebrook 3 Piece Outdoor Chat set
Price when the article was written: $399
This resin wicker chat set will have a lot of style and movement in the chairs. The steel frames with a powder-coated frame will have a combination of a loose and tight woven resin wicker finish.
Chairs will have swivel bases for some movement and thick cushions for comfort. Bracket between the chair seat base and round base is a twin steel bar, this will allow a little back and forth motion, not a true rocker. Each chair will support 225 pounds of weight.
A square top side table will have resin wicker surrounding the tempered glass insert. Four legs with lower support will keep your table steady. The table is 20.5 inches across and 19.5 inches tall.
Cushions are made with a polyester fabric cover with a polyester polyurethane fill. This material will require storage when not in use to last for more than a couple of seasons.
This set will be for those looking for the great look of resin wicker with the comfort of the movement and cushions of the chairs. You will sit in this set and spend many hours without feeling uncomfortable. Look at my other information on the Colebrook patio furniture collection in a post here.
Crosley Furniture Griffith Seating Set
Price when the article was written: $141.33 starting price
If you are looking for a retro style for your outdoor setting, this set from the Crosley Furniture collection will work for you. All steel construction, the chairs will be available in 7 vibrant powder coated colors (white, aqua, red, tangerine, blue, green and Key Lime) and the table will come in white or some colors will have a table the same color.
The chairs will have a little motion due to the C shape of the legs. Each chair will support 250 pounds of weight. No cushions are included in this set, the comfort in seating will come from the motion of the chairs.
Roundtop table will be 22 across and 19 inches tall. Four legs will support the table. The tabletop will be a flat steel surface that will take a lot of abuse of glasses or snacks without breaking.
This chat set will work best for those looking for the retro look or a person who likes a lot of color in their outdoor furniture. Look at other retro furniture sets in my article here.
Mainstays Oakmont Meadows
Price when the article was written: $95 with free 2-day delivery
All steel frames will be powder coated a dark brown color. Chairs will have straight legs that will offer no motion. The square table will have a tempered glass top with four legs for support.
Chairs will have resin sling material for backs and seat cushion support. Will not be comfortable to sit in without cushion, too low for most. Each chair will support 250 pounds of weight.
The cushion has a polyester fabric material for covers, they can be reversed if they get stained or torn. The polyester cushions should be stored out of the weather if they are to last more than a couple of years.
A side table will be 16 inches square and 18 inches tall. The tempered glass top is inset into the top frame, may be difficult to replace if broken.
This set will work well for those looking for a plain set without a lot of movement for extra comfort.
Palomar chat set
Price when the article was written: $359 with free 2-day shipping
Like the look of resin wicker, don't like the dark colors that most come in, this set will offer a lighter color pallet for your patio furniture choice.
Straight leg chairs will offer no motion, only seating and back cushions in the same light gray color. Each chair will support 250 pounds of weight.
Frames will have the same driftwood color powder coated on for outdoor durability in most weather conditions. A polyethylene cord will give the look of the woven wicker on the sides of the chairs and table.
Cushions will have Olefin fabric covers, one of the best for outdoor furniture. I would still have a storage solution for them when not in use to make them last more than a few seasons.
Square top table will have a tempered glass insert. It will be 20 inches wide and 19 inches tall. Support for the table will be four straight legs on each corner.
This set will work well for those looking for a lighter color that will look like a beach set. No motion, the thick cushions will give you plenty of comfort for long term sitting.
Hamlin Chat Set
Price when the article was written: $277 with free 2-day delivery
This chat set will have C shaped legs for some movement while you are sitting, combined with the thick cushions you will have hours of comfortable sitting in these chairs. All steel frames with a black powder-coated finish for outdoor durability.
Chairs will have a strapping that will go between the seat base and the top of the chair all the way around. Thick cushions will cover the seat and backs of both chairs for comfort.
The round table is 20 inches across and 19 inches tall. It is supported by four legs with a modern design. The tabletop is made of metal with the same powder-coated finish.
This set will work well for those looking for style and comfort in their chat set. With both thick cushions and the rocking motion, you will get hours of sitting comfortably in this set.
Hayward resin wicker Chat Set
Price when the article was written: $397
This chat set will have swivel bases and cushions for your seating comfort. A side table will have a lower shelf for storage of reading material or snacks. Woven resin wicker will cover the steel frames with a brown powder-coated finish.
Chairs will have a swivel connection between the chair's bottom and chair base. The round chair base can be removed for the chairs to sit on the four legs, they will be about four inches shorter when the swivel base is removed. Each chair will support 300 pounds of weight.
Cushions will have an Olefin fabric cover with a polyester fill. The Olefin fabric works very well in outdoor conditions, storage is still recommended when cushions are not needed for seating.
Roundtop table will have a woven resin wicker top and lower shelf, supported by four legs on the outside of the shelf. The table will be 20 inches across and 19 inches tall.
This chat set will look great with the woven resin wicker finish and have the ability to convert to straight leg chairs for a different look. The table will have some storage for your stuff when not needed.
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What are my thoughts on these patio conversation sets
These 3 Piece conversation Patio Sets all have different qualities and finishes, one may work well for your patio furniture needs. I have two chairs and a small table on my front porch for sitting at the end of a tough day, you could have the same for your small outdoor space. Each of these sets will work for some, the retro set with its many color combinations will work for those who are looking to brighten up their patio area.
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