May 012013
Strathwood Basics 6-Piece Furniture Set
- 6-piece outdoor furniture set includes 2 chairs, 2 ottomans, loveseat, and coffee table; cushions and 4 throw pillows included
- Durable, lightweight steel frames with black powder-coat finish; glass table top; 100-percent polyester cushion covers
- Some assembly required for coffee table; all other pieces are fully assembled; set is imported
- Spot clean cushions; cover/store during inclement weather
- Table measures 22.8 inches long by 17.7 inches wide by 42.5 inches high; each chair measures 26.8 inches long by 29.7 inches wide by 31.1 inches high; each ottoman measures 22.6 inches long by 12.8 inches wide by 19.7 inches high; loveseat measures 50 inches long by 29.7 inches wide by 31.1 inches high
6-piece outdoor furniture set includes 2 chairs, 2 ottomans, a loveseat, and a coffee table. view larger 100-percent polyester cushion covers and 4 throw pillows included. view larger Furniture features durable yet lightweight steel frames with black powder-coated finish. view larger Fabric ties with Velcro for securing the cushions to the frames. view larger Coffee table with semi-transparent smokey glass top. view larger Modern angles and unique curves offer enh
List Price: $ 449.99
Price: $ 449.99
Meets expectations,
The delivered package was a single large box, too large to fit through the gate on the side of my house, so I had to unpack it and carry the pieces back individually. The packing was a wonder, with everything fitted perfectly together to minimize gaps and potential rubbing. I notice only one small scratch on one of the ottomans, no dings, dents or deformations.
The pieces are all light enough for one person to lift and carry easily (the heaviest being the top of the table, due to the glass – tempered for safety). The only assembly required was to place the cushions and attach the two base assembly pieces to the table top. I was happy to note that the cushions were provided with velcro straps to attach them to the furniture frames (no sliding off the frames), except for the ottoman cushions (not sure why they decided to forgo the straps for these pieces). The table was an easy assemble with all needed parts and tools provided (four allen bolts and washers).
This is basic patio furniture (and nearly colorless in blacks and greys, a little tan in the throw pillows is not quite what I would consider a splash of color); there will be reviewers that will complain because what they really want is something more expensive like: the Lake Como 6-piece Deep Seating Set by La-Z-Boy Outdoor (~$1,400). Align your expectations appropriately before you buy. Overall, there is little to complain about this set; I reduced the rating by one star due to the fact that the finish on the table top was marred by having been packed before the finish was completely set (it lacks the glossiness of the other pieces and retained some of the paper from the paper from the packaging. Overall, the set seems to be a reasonable value for the money. P-)
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Great set except for the table.,
I just found that I can’t upload pictures I have taken of this item. The link isn’t here on the page above. I mention below that I have pictures, I’ll try to add those pictures when it becomes possible to do so.
It took me a while to research this product before I wrote a review.
I’ve actually never owned lawn furniture this nice before. I had some cheap stuff that I bought “somewhere” for $100. I have used many other peoples lawn furniture, and even eaten at some restaurants which used lawn furniture outside. I’ve borrowed other people’s lawn furniture when i was having a party. To me, lawn furniture is a big investment even if its $500.
This Strathwood set has some really great aspects, and one poor one: the table. But I’m going to start off by talking about everything else but the table.
Comfort: the chairs are very comfortable. I like them, and I use them a lot now. The pillows I don’t like so much. They seem small and very very puffy. Sure, they should flatten out over time. But the pillows are actually too small for my liking. If you put the pillows up against the arm of the chair they try to squeeze underneath the arm of the chair. This is because they are so puffy and small. They seem smaller than the ones in the picture on the website. But overall the chairs are very comfortable and very nice.
Style: I don’t like the grey color that much. The pillows add a splash of color, and the grey hides the dirt well. But after several weeks the grey just looks bland. Maybe a taupe color would have been better.
Durability: I abused the set a little. I left the cushions out in the rain on purpose. They drained out the water very nicely and dried quickly. That was good.
Speaking of durability, you aren’t supposed to leave the cushions out in severe weather. I bought a patio box to keep them in: Suncast DBW9200 Mocha Wicker Resin Deck Box, 99-Gallon That box is actually a bit too small, something bigger would have been better. But it was within my budget and its a great box, so we cram the cushions in anyway (they fit in the linked suncast box if you cram them in).
Quality: The set is very lightweight and sturdy, and easy to move. But sometimes the plastic bits that are on the ends of the legs want to come out. But eventually they they will go between the boards on my deck into “the black abyss” below.
Material: Water beads up on the material very easily. I’m uploading a photo of how easy it was to spray them with a light water mist to remove the pollen thats been coating everything lately.
Packaging: the item arrived undamaged. It came in one huge box, which was delivered in a panel truck (NOT UPS!). The box is too big to fit through most doorways. It barely fit through the gate that leads to my backyard.
I’ve already told you that the table is my biggest complaint. So its time for me to come clean about that. There are notable product flaws on the table, and, worse, it looks like someone ineptly tried to cover them up. First, on 3 of 4 legs the leveling screw was screwed in so tight it bent the metal above it. I’m talking about the screw that you can move in and out to keep the table from being wobbly (floors can be uneven). Mine were screwed in so tight that they dented the metal on the other side of the leg. Second, on the top of the table there were some dents. These were from the 8 screws that hold the legs on. Once again, someone had screwed them in so tightly that they damaged the metal on the other side (this would be the top of the table in plain sight). To fix these blemishes, someone just took a can of spray paint and spritzed a round shiny spot of spray paint that is really obvious. So its not that the problem went unnoticed. Then the table was disassembled and sent to me pre-dented. I’m very disappointed about the botched touch up paint, but there would be dents either way.
I also don’t like the table design, there is a lot of pollen right now and the pollen gets in the track around the glass, so you have to remove the glass to clean this area. To me, this is a safety issue even if the glass is tempered (it is). If you want your table to look clean you will have to regularly remove the glass. I don’t have this problem with my other glass outdoor table.
Overall, this is a really nice set. We are spending more time outside because of it, which is great. We’re using it for both lunch and dinner because the weather is so beautiful right now. We had guests over Easter weekend who complimented the set and asked where they could buy it. They didn’t notice the problems with the table, but they also weren’t really looking.
I really like the set. If it…
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Strathwood Furniture Set,
I received this furniture when winter was still upon us so I purchased patio furniture covers to protect it from the snow. Yesterday was the first warm day of Spring here so I pulled off the covers and used the furniture for the first time.
The furniture is extremely comfortable – I dare say I almost took a nap on the love seat. Another plus is that the furniture is very lightweight and thus easy to move around on my deck if I want to rearrange it. I like the gunmetal gray color which is neutral and resists staining. Another really important factor is that I’m short yet my feet touch the ground when I sit with my back against the back cushion. There’s nothing worse than the uncomfortable and painful feeling of not being able to place one’s feet squarely on the ground.
There is one slight negative that I hope is a fluke and will not prove true with time. I had covered the furniture to protect it from snow which may have trapped moisture underneath. When I lifted the cover from the coffee table, I lifted the glass insert in order to dry the edges and the rest of the glass. When I lifted the glass up and began wiping dry the edges, some of the black paint came off of the inner edge, exposing the metal underneath. It mars the look of the furniture which I find very distracting, but I plan to color it in with black marker or, failing that, something to cover it up.
The other furniture came through the winter just fine, but if you plan on purchasing this set, be sure to remove the piece of glass from the coffee table and put in storage. Do not leave it on the table through the winter as moisture may damage the paint. Hopefully moisture from humidity in summer won’t affect it. Other than that, very nice furniture with cushions that won’t stick to your skin in hot weather and that are easy to wipe off.
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