By outlier
from petaluma, ca on 06/21/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Store
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Stylish
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
If something seems too good to be true, then it probably isn't as good as it proposes to be. I assumed that Teak is Teak, but if these chairs are constructed of Teak, it is Teak I'm not familiar with, which is usually a light neutral-colored wood and ages w/a gray patina. The best thing I can say about these chairs is that they were delivered within a few days. However, that's where satisfaction w/this product ends.Apparently the teak has been stained a dark, reddish color to hide imperfections/flaws in the low-grade wood. Then an oil sealant was applied, but it still hadn't cured/dried, and pooled wet to the touch. I couldn't sit on them until I'd wiped off the excess oil.However, before I could sit in either chair, I noticed screws were missing where critical hardware attaches the chair arms. I tried to replace the screws after finding them loose inside the torn cardboard box, but the wood would not hold them as the screw holes were drilled too large, and the screws are far too small to secure the hardware.I dug through my screw collection, hauled out my drill, and attached larger screws. To gain access to the screw holes, I first had to remove the bolts and nuts then replace them. Did I mention the odd odor of the oil/sealant?I would return these chairs, but it's a very large and heavy box, which cost [$] extra due to size and weight.Save yourself the disappointment, effort, and money, and purchase quality teak chairs elsewhere.
