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- Set of 2 Chrome Metal SWIVEL BAR STOOLS barstools - Blue seat- 360 degree swivel
- Swivel seat cover with thick blue vinyl
- 16" diameter extra large seat makes this stool very comfortable for everyone
- Light assembly required, Instruction & hardwares in the box
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By hotlanta (Atlanta)
Do not buy these bar stools! The quality is awful and they are going straight to the dumpster.
First, when they arrived the packaging (if you want to call it that) was almost non-existant. All of the parts were clanking around in a "box" that was so flimsy it was literally held together with packing tape. Inside I found that the only internal packaging was a small 8"x10" piece of styrofoam that had broken into smaller pieces. The seat bottoms and legs had formed an impression that was visible on the outside of the box and overall looked like it had been through quite a bit of rough handling since it left China.
Upon removing all of the parts, I immediately noticed that the arm-holes in the seat back were crushed shut. The holes could probably be opened with a ball-peen hammer enough to allow the cheap plastic caps to be inserted. There were also several small dings in the back of one of the chairs. I was definitely questioning my purchase by this point. Nevertheless I proceeded to assemble the stools.
The quality of the welds on the metal tubing looks like horrible. Like it was done by a 5 year old which is possible I suppose. The tubing is very lightweight and the chrome finish looks rippled in several places. The holes on the metal ring that attach the chair legs do not match up. After tightening up the legs these things wobble like you would not believe. I can put my finger all the way under one of the legs while the other 3 are touching the floor. I took everything apart several times and tried moving the ring to different holes but that did not do much good.
About the only good thing I can say it that they do look good on first glance. It's not worth my time to return these especially given the $30 s&h and 20% restocking fee. Also there is literally no box to return the stools in. I'm really surprised that UPS would even accept shipment of such a poorly packaged item. I have ordered hundreds of items online in the past 15 years and this is the first time ever I have ever wrote a negative review. Be warned! Do not buy!
By P. McCutchen (Atlanta, GA)
Updated 8/18/09 -- should be TWO STARS: I purchased this Set of 2 Chrome Metal SWIVEL BAR STOOLS barstools - Black seat and a Bar Table in 50's Retro Nostalgic Soda Fountain Style with Chrome Plating and Black Formica Table Top for a covered balcony. There is a sad lack of reasonably priced and attractive pub-height balcony furniture on the market, and this seemed to be a good option.
DIY assembly was relatively straightforward and quick. Only a screwdriver is needed, as allen keys are provided for the main attachment screws. The completed chairs are quite sturdy and comfortable. The swivel feature is a welcome and functional addition.
Together with the table, they are a pretty good looking and functional balcony or pub-height small dining set for two.
Inspection of the components of the chairs reveals that the quality of the manufactured pieces is mid-level to poor, with ugly welds, inconsistent appearance of the tubing (rough marks, etc.) and gaping uneven clearances between the back supports and chair seat tube base.
Unfortunately, I can't reduce the number of stars given in my initial review. If I could I'd drop these to a TWO-STAR product. Here's why.
After only a few days on the balcony the cheap steel and chrome plating is rusting and spotting. Yes, I realize that these chairs were not manufactured for outdoor use. However, if they rust quickly outdoors they will also rust indoors -- even if they do so slower. I would recommend that, if you are expect these chairs to look reasonably good for any length of time, you spray it with a clear sealer and/or rust-proofer before exposing it to the environment. I will do the same after giving them a quick polish. I'm sure I'll end up painting them in the not too-distant future.
Bottom line: Inexpensive bar stools of barely adequate quality.
By T. Danos (Louisiana)
I'm satisfied with the bar stools. They are what I expected for the price and they work for me.
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