 As good as Restoration Hardware's chairs!! |
| Review Date: March 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Smith, Baltimore, MD |
I just received my two chairs! I just placed an order for two more! I did a ton of research on patio lounge chairs - pricing, quality etc. These chairs stand head to toe with restoration hardware, crate & barrel, pottery barn. They are the perfect weight.. not too heavy, not too light.
They look VERY expensive. WOW - sometimes I think these review are written by the manufacturer because they can be so glowing at times.. but I am just a customer so pleased that I got these and that they are this great. I was prepared to spend $555 per chair from Restoration Hardware.. but I got two for less than the price of one. Only other thing I would add though.. the cushions are not fantastic. I am thinking about ordering more comfortable ones with the all the money I saved. |
Very, very pleased
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| Review Date: May 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Bogaert, Sterling, VA United States |
| I read all the comments of those who had ordered the pieces and decided that I would take a chance on this set and I couldn't be happier. I tend to be leary of ordering bulky items like this since returning would be a major hassle, but I won't be returning my set. The color of the set is a very dark chocolate color, borderline black. After reading some of the comments, I was concerned that the aluminum slates might be flimsy, but I am happy to report the slates are solid and not flimsy at all. I also was very impressed with how the set was shipped. The chairs come as a set in one box and shipped by Eagle USA. The packaging by Strathwood is very well done and completely protected within a very thick cardboard box. Even tho there is no assembly, it still took me 30 minutes to take all the wrapping of the sofa and chairs. I have to agree with other comments that the cushions do not appear that they will last very long (time will tell), but that was the least of my worries when ordering this set. I do recommend Scotchgarding the fabric. |
Hard solder and beautiful..
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| Review Date: March 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. L. Olivier, Chicago, IL USA |
| Hard solder,beautiful looking, unbelievably priced, no assembly required pieces of furniture that seem to be sturdy enough for home use but not for someone weigthing 300lbs crashing on them. I don't weight 300lbs and I love them. I got also two Chaises (read review), the deep seating sofa, 2 ottomans and a couple of side tables. |
What a bargain!!!
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| Review Date: May 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. Putnam, New York, NY |
These chairs (and the rest of the set) are fabulous! They are very very similar to sets sold by both Restoration Hardware and Plow & Hearth, but for a mere fraction of the price.
As others have said, I am not too impressed with the cushions, but the sizes are fairly standard so finding replacement cushions is pretty easy (and even after buying new cushions, the chairs are still significantly cheaper than those sold by other retailers). I recommend keeping an eye on the Restoration Hardware website. They have outdoor cushions on sale all the time, and if you happen to hit it when they first list a particular line on sale, it is easy to get a full set (dining chairs, lounge furniture, chaises, ottomans, etc.) I just bought fabulous replacement Sunbrella cushions from Restoration Hardware for six Strathwood Falkner dining chairs , 2 lounge chairs, a loveseat and a couple chaise lounges for roughly $600 in total. It would cost a small fortune at full price (over $2500!!), but on sale it was more than manageable. GOOD LUCK!
FOLLOW-UP POST: One season has passed and I still love the chairs. Another Amazon customer asked for details on the replacement cushions from Restoration Hardware. I bought the "Providence" collection pillows from Restoration Hardware. For the lounge chairs, specifically, the replacement pillows measure 24-3/8"W x 28-1/2"L x 5-1/2"H for the bottom cushion and 24-3/8"W x 16 "L x 5-1/2"H for the top cushion (they are currently on sale for $69 for the set, normally $295). They fit very well. If you happened to buy more than one pair of lounge chairs, you can buy a set of three pillow sets and save a little more money (listed as the "Sofa Cushion Set" at Restoration Hardware for $179, which translates to $59.67 per set). These pillows work for the lounge chairs and the loveseat as well (I am not sure about the larger sofa since I don't have that, but I am guessing it would be fine). I hope you love the set as much as I do. |
Casual elegance
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| Review Date: May 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Cynthia, Clearwater, FL |
| I just rec'd my furniture. I bought two chairs, ottoman, two end tables and the chaise lounge. I love them all. They are very well constructed (no assembly - love that!) and very comfortable. I believe this furniture will last a long time and remain in good shape over the years. I especially like the fabric on the cushions. I have a black cat and his cat hair just wipes off with my hand. A big plus for those of us who know about cat hair. My neighbors have commented on how lovely the set is and agreed about the comfort level. One thing, though, I didn't notice in the picture that the length of the seat from the back of the chair to the front is longer than usual. I'm 5'5" so if I sit up straight, my feet don't touch the ground. Not a problem, though, since I usually sit with one foot tucked under. No problem for my husband who is about 5'10". In any case, just pull up the ottoman! |
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