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List Price: $220.00
Our Price: $149.99
You Save: $ 70.01 (32%)
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
Manufacturer: Strathwood
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Binding: Lawn & Patio
Brand: Strathwood
Color: tinted oil
EAN: 0696829012081
Feature: All-weather, hardwood bench with room for 3 to sit outdoors or in
Label: Strathwood
Manufacturer: Strathwood
Model: BK087/15/A
Publisher: Strathwood
Release Date: 2007-03-05
Studio: Strathwood
Variation Description: tinted oil
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All-weather, hardwood bench with room for 3 to sit outdoors or in
Durable, high-density Kapur hardwood with warm mahogany tone
No oiling needed unless to maintain color; slightly curved seat and back for comfort
Coordinates with Strathwood¿s Gibranta, Bradford, and Anderson collections
Measures 60 inches wide; easy assembly; all hardware included
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Summary: A Nicely Made Value Priced Comfortable Bench
Comment: Years ago the first review I ever submitted to Amazon was for another brand of outdoor all-weather bench seating. I still have those and I stand by that review though it's rather pointless since it has not been available for some time now. Recently I had a need for another set of two benches. This time they would be used indoors, albeit with heavy usage because I needed them to replace a set of two upholstered 3 seat chair units in my shoe store. So, it was back to Amazon again to see what was currently offered.
After a bit of on-line research I decided on the Strathwood All-Weather 3-Seater Bench. I ordered two and, like always, they came in right away. Upon opening the box it seemed that big and heavy furniture with so many interlocking pieces (I refer here to the already installed slats) should have been packed a bit more solidly. That said, however, I felt fortunate as the bench itself was in good shape with no missing hardware.
The execution of putting the bench together was easy as everything lined up, there were the proper number of bolts, and the included allen wrench worked well. So far so good, but how did it look? Well, the finish was as good as I had hoped for and the design had generous length in the seat slats and a slightly raked backward slant to the back. I cannot stress how important these two features are...They determine the comfort of the seating and I think the Strathwood has it right as it is comfortable to the point of not requiring seat or back cushioning. The thickness of the wood, though not as robust as those unbelievably expensive "Smith & Hawken" (retail store) type benches is more than adequate if not as indestructible.
The Strathwood 3-Seater Bench is, in my opinion, a "high-value" buy in outdoor seating. Though I'd love to be told about a better buy at, or near, the pricing of the Strathwood...I'm not holding my breath. I therefore recommend this bench and hope Amazon will have this available again shortly.
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Summary: Temporarly Out of Stock
Comment: Looks like an excellent bench. Ordered one. Is still out of stock after about a month. Why doesn't Amazon contact the manufacturer and get a date for delivery? Why the extended mystery? Do you still carry the bench? Maybe it should be taken off the site until Amazon can figure out what's happening.
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Summary: Great bench!
Comment: I am very happy with this bench. It's very easy to assemble..it's a cinch even for one person. The workmanship is excellent and it is very sturdy..no wiggly joints. It's comfortable even without cushions for sitting purposes.However, I am using it as an indoor bench for now and I sometimes lie down on it...one needs cushions for that! My only complaint is that the packaging it came with was in a bad shape..leading to some minor scratches on the arm rest. I wish to get matching armchairs (not the folding ones)for it but they are out-of-stock. Overall, I very happy with the product and the service that Amazon provided.
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Summary: CHEAP BUT IN A GOOD WAY
Comment: When I got this off Amazon it was $109 with free shipping!! It arrived and 2 of us put it together in 10-15minutes!Very easy to put together. Arrived just fine. STURDY!!
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Summary: Cheap
Comment: After pricing out a number of benches and reading the reviews, I decided on this one. I see the price is higher now, but I bought it for about $100. The pros: This bench looks just like the picture, it's very attractive looking, sturdy, and of course - inexpensive.
However, I have had some issues with this bench. First of all, it was not packaged very well. Some of the pieces rubbed together in the box, so if you look closely, you will find some scrapes and nicks in the wood. Secondly, this should have been easy to assemble. There were only 4 pieces of bench along with 8 screws. However, one of the pegs didn't line up quite right with the peg hole. I finally managed to get it set up, but I'm lucky that I didn't snap the wooden peg in half in the process. Lastly, this bench really isn't very comfortable for anyone other than my cats - even with the matching bench cushion that I purchased. Perhaps I am just spoiled by my other patio furniture which is exceptionally comfortable (cheap Walmart furniture actually - that looks as good as new after 3 years of Wisconsin winters), but I don't think I'd want to sit on this bench for an extended period of time.
Now that this bench is assembled and sitting on my porch, and considering that it was inexpensive, it doesn't seem worth the trouble to disassemble it, put it back in the box, ship it back to Amazon, and search for something else. However, I recommend to anyone who has not already purchased it -- DON'T. Pay a little more for something nicer. Go to the store and physically try out benches before making your purchase.
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