Ordered the whole set, bench, table and chairs. Very attractive and good quality for the price. The only issue I had was that when it got wet the color ran and stained the new brick patio we just had built. Got the stain out with a special cleaner I had to buy for $25 a gallon. Solved the problem with a coat of wipe on poly but it should have come with some kind of sealer in my opinion. Strathwood Gibranta All-Weather Hardwood 2-Seater Bench
For $99 it is a great deal BUT it came with a crack in the wood in the arm and splintered wood on the inside of both arms. The box looked like it had been drop kicked from the factory & the foam they used to pack it was so low in quality that it was frittering from the impact of the damage and "snowed" all over our front porch when opened. It seems reasonably sturdy to sit on and was not hard to assemble. It sits low without the cushion, so keep that in mind if you plan to go without the cushion. Attractive for the price, but not nearly as nice as our $350 bench.
We just bought this bench for our patio. It was very simple to put together (only 4 pieces), the instructions good and design simple. It's sturdy and we love how it looks. The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is because the measurements in the product description are misleading. The height and length are spot on but the depth is listed at 30. I was presuming that the seat depth was close to that but it's not even 20 inches deep. I was hoping to put thick cushions on the back and have it be much deeper. I'm disapointed with that but love the overall product otherwise. We also couldn't figure out how to attach the back cushions.
finally received this today after being back ordered and first piece i pulled out was cracked. the coffee table that goes with this set was cracked when received and we have gone through three of those and are done with this company. we will be returning the two matching chairs that are the only things we received not broken. good luck to you
I needed some outdoor benches for an enclosed porch area and these fit my needs perfectly. They are economically and asthetically palatable. You can easily pay 4 times more for something similar online. The finish is rich just like the pics; It is pretty sturdy at only 30 lbs. per bench, and the attachable cushions provide adequate comfort and are made to unzip so you can wash them. The installation was very easy. It took us probably 15 minutes for each bench but 1 person can put it together. The only gripe I have is the 2 back-seat cushions attach with velcro, but the straps don't reach far enough to connect to each other. I had to buy some velcro strips, stick them onto the back of the bench, and attach the cushions on those velcro strips on the bench. The quick-fix works fine but I don't think that's how it was intended to attach. Only time will tell me how long the finish and sturdiness will last, but I'm happy with the purchase.
We purchased this bench along with the matching table and chairs. The packaging came intact, and we didn't have a hard time putting any pieces together. They have stood up to a pretty rainy summer outdoors. I would recommend not keeping the cushions on them all the time. The casing is very hard to wash, and white shows everything. Overall, a good bench at a good price.
When we ordered this bench, we also ordered the coffee table and two chairs for a great deck set. They were shipped SO quickly. I was very happy with how easy it was to put together and it looks gorgeous on the deck! We have had so many compliments on the set and people asking where they can purchase it themselves. I would recommend these items to anyone!
We purchased this bench with the two matching chairs, and are very pleased!
Pros:
SUPER easy to assemble (two adults, one on crutches, less than an hour for both chairs and a bench with the "help" of an energetic 2 yr old.)
Looks a lot more expensive than it was!
Cons:
The cushions are thin, and won't be comfortable for long periods on the patio, but that's an easy fix.
The back cushions are.. odd. The cushion itself is big enough to cover all of the rails, but the velcro attachment is short so that it only really covers about four slats. This forces you to squish some of the cushion through the slats to fully fasten the back cushions.
The fabric the cushions are covered in.. I wouldn't leave it out exposed to the elements... Be prepared to either replace it, launder it (a lot), or bring them in each evening.
Although several reviewers mentioned cracked or split wood, we didn't have this problem. We have Prime and opted for the one day shipping, and think the reduced time in transit might have helped keep things safe. All in all we are very happy with the purchase and are considering the matching chaise.
This bench is very cool, and pretty sturdy, but I am so confused! There is no way for the back cushions to attach to the bench! Each cushion has two small flaps with velcro but they reach about 6"-8" apart, so they dont even come close to attaching, therefore the top cushions have no way of staying on...if anyone has any suggestions for this problem please let me know: HEMAY42@HOTMAIL.COM...Thanks!
I bought the whole set (2 chairs table and love seat) I love the look of it. It was the best price I could find for anything like this. Over all I'm happy with it, but there was some issues (You get what you pay for) Every piece had at least one issue with the hardware or milling. I ended up having to drill out holes because they were not deep enough, use my own screws because the female holes were not threaded to accept the bolts it came with etc. Nothing major if your handy, but still frustrating. I also found the assembly very awkward. I would suggest using a screw gun for the screws that secure the seat back to bottom, there are no pre drilled holes in the bottom and doing it by hand is useless.
Once assembled they are very sturdy and the quality seems good. I have had it outside with the cushions for about a month and they seem to be pretty resistant to staining. They are also removable which is great.
I get compliments on the set from everyone who sees it, and they are all shocked when I tell them how much I paid for it.'
Detail Products
Detail Reviews
Click here for more information
