Customer Reviews

Strathwood Bradford All-Weather Hardwood Bar Chair, Set of 2

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I ordered 4 of these chairs. They were delivered right on time for my upcoming BBQ. They were very easy for me, a young 5' woman, to assemble. The only thing I can think of that might not be so awesome is that three of the dowels supplied for assembly didn't quite end up flush with the holes, but they were very easy to shave off with just a box-cutter. The material is very good quality. I have no worries of getting splinters when I jump on and off of them. Like I said I'm 5' so it takes some effort for me to get on and off of them, but they are very sturdy & stable for climbing on. I wouldn't even be nervous to stand on these as a ladder to reach things up high. That's kind of a big deal when you're short but still independant.

I ordered two sets (4 chairs). The first chair had an obvious chip in the seat. Not a big problem, and by itself not worth complaining about, but a little annoying nonetheless. On to the second chair: this one had a broken support rail (snapped at the joint) on a factory assembled piece. Not completely discouraged yet, I moved on to the third. One of the slats on the chair back had split and was 'fixed' with a giant glue patch. Didn't bother with the fourth before returning them.

I really want to like these chairs; they look good and they're inexpensive. Maybe I just received a bad batch. If I can't find something comparable for a reasonable price, I may roll the dice and try another set. For now, though, I really can't recommend them.

The Joints on these chairs are disappointingly weak. Do not allow children to step on support struts as it may lead to injury. They break off easily.

Best value for the $ spent. Chairs & table were easy to assemble. We use this set on our deck and the chairs seat you up high enough that you can look straight out and see the view, unlike other chairs that are so low that you only see the deck railing.

Just got 4 of these bad boys. These patio chairs look great against my granite top 36" wide/41" tall round patio table. The finish is respectable and they're quite sturdy (if you install them right, see below for more). Great buy for the price.. at less than $60 each, I was not able to find anything better at this price point!

Packaging: I found a few dings here and there but nothing unacceptable. The largest scratch was a 1.5cm long, half a cm wide edge piece scraped off of the seat on one chair. nothing you can see unless you examine it - especially a non-issue if you throw seat cushions over them.

Assembling: It took me the first chair to experiment to figure out the best way to assembly these chairs. The parts are assembled with tougue and groove joinery with wood stubs that hold the pieces together. To achieve the most durable and sturdy construct, I applied a handsome amound of glue to each joint. Since some wood stubs could be too tight or too big to fit through the predrilled holes, I used a drill with drill bit exactly the size of the predrilled holes to ensure a perfect, tight and flush fit.

Results: These chairs do not look cheap and they are sturdy if put together right. I cannot speak to the durability as I just got them but the finish looks great with beautiful grain and color variation. The wood is quite soft though so the finish can scratch easily against abrasive surface. They are ergonomically sound as well - I cannot be more happy with this purchse. These chairs completed by patio!

We bought this table and chairs to sit on our deck and enjoy the view onto the lake. It is sturdy and well made. It required some assembly with some wooden pegs requiring a rubber or wooden mallet to keep from marring the material. All tools were otherwise provided with the furniture. The wood has resisted the weather so far, including some heavy thunderstorms. I am pleased with this purchase. A great place for our morning coffee on a spring day.

Bought this Feb 13, so I haven't had it for a full season yet, but WOW!

I have an intrusively tall railing on my rather large apt balcony. I wanted to enjoy the space but didn't want a short furniture set to stare at the metal railing, so I got this to be able to look out at the park across the street. I also purchased Strathwood Bradford All-Weather Hardwood Round Bar Table which is the correct height for this pair of chairs.

Very stable construction.

They're ALL wood, even peg connectors. Another review mentions that the pegs stick out a little, and they do. I am not bothered by this as it looks good to me - I wouldn't notice it if I didn't put it together myself. This might bother some.

30 to 60 minute setup. The multiple back support bars are assembled before delivery

Some reviewers of another piece of furniture from the same manufacturer, Strathwood Hardwood Chaise Lounge, complained about stains left on concrete when it rains. I have not seen this on my balcony yet, although it is covered and only gets wet during heavy storms.

Also purchased Meguiar's M4616 Gold Teak Oil - 16 oz to protect the color and maybe increase the life.

Truly a great piece of outdoor furniture. Will try to remember to update the review in a year, but remind me if I haven't rated it after the season has passed.

I love the brand! I love that it is made of wood and not cheap metal (like you would buy at lowe's) or cheap wood. Very sturdy for the price. I sealed with Teak oil, but it is pretty well sealed as it is. I just added some for extra protection.

I was very happy with these bar stools. Great quality, easy to put together and came in a few days. Couldn't be happier.

I initally bought just a set of these chairs to try out for our outdoor bar area. They were easy to put together and comfortable. I bought the cushions that were meant for them and those kind of were lacking. I felt I could have bought better cushions for a better price. As for the chairs I liked them so much we now have eight. I bought them a year ago and they have been outdoor in the So. Cal sun none stop and they look great!