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Strathwood Balboa Deep Seat Armless Chair with Cushion | 
| Brand: Strathwood
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $300.00
Buy New: $189.99
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New (1) Used (1) from $146.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 768
Shipping Weight (lbs): 73.3
Dimensions (in): 34 x 27.6 x 33.1
Model: 1212
ASIN: B000HBYIJ6
Release Date: February 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Cushioned, armless chair for outdoor use | | • | Can be used as a sectional unit with other Strathwood Balboa pieces | | • | Made of durable, all-weather kapur wood with warm, mahogany brown tone | | • | Comes with 4-1/2-inch-thick seat cushion and Velcro-secured back cushion | | • | Assembly required; all hardware included |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 Strathwood Balboa Deep Seating July 25, 2009
Gillian Wittmann
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased the Balboa seating for my screened porch. I was pleased with the quality and colour of the wood, it`s very heavy and feels sturdy. One of the problems I encountered however was that not all of the screw holes had been drill out properly making some of the screws virtually impossible to get in. But what really disappoints me is the cushions. Within a few weeks of having the furniture they were covered in mildew. Considering this is supposed to be outdoor furniture and mine is undercover it is very poor indeed. I`m really disappointed and the mildew is proving difficult to move making the whole set look really unsightly and unusable. A big thumbs down!
 Quality Furniture for the Price, but Oh! my aching fingers! July 15, 2009
Book Reader (Baltimore Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We had been searching for some time for a solid and comfortable (and affordable) set of outdoor furniture for our screened-in porch. The Strathwood Balboa sectional fit our space exactly, and therefore seemed like a natural choice. We ordered 3 armless chairs, a corner chair and an ottoman last week; the armless chairs arrived within a day of placing the order (wow!), the corner piece arrived the following day, and the ottoman arrived a couple of days after that...all within a week of the order.
Here's our take on the furniture:
Pros
Attractive
Comfortable
Seems solid once correctly put together (see note on corner chair...make sure you use all the bolts included in package)
Cons
--Some lack of consistency in manufacturing...two armless chairs went together easily, one required us to "chip out" wood from some holes (used a drill and bit) in order to allow the back slats to fit in. I also found that the screws for the ottoman, clearly the "easiest" piece to put together, were unbelievably tight and hard to screw in...I eventually used some candle wax (rubbed the screw threads across the stub of a candle) to lubricate the screws and they were easier to get in. Also, in assembling the ottoman, I stripped two screws trying to use my drill (because of the tightness of the screws) in place of the allen wrench provided...fortunately, there was an extra screw included in that package...all the other pieces came with the exact number of necessary screws and bolts.
--"Instructions" are inadequate for the corner piece; even with the caution given by other reviewers, I missed the bolts that others warned about, and yes, I, too, had to take everything apart and then re-assemble it. Frustrating and time-consuming!
The Natural-colored cushions are attractive, but, like others, I fear trying to keep them clean. I sprayed them all with a couple of cans of Scotchgard, and intend to spot clean them as necessary and re-apply the Scotchgard annually. ALSO--the cushions are VERY FIRM...there is not much "give" when you sit down, but we are okay with that. They are noticably firm when you sit, so keep that in mind.
All in all, we are delighted with the purchase, and feel that the quality is very good. Assembly was frustrating at times, but with that behind us, we are enjoying our new furniture.
 Great Patio Set July 14, 2009
DJW (Chicago)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this set of furniture. The set is heavy and well made. It took about an hour to put together. I get plenty of compliments on this set. The cushions are about 4" thick. They are stiff and feel hard if you plop down on them, but are very comfortable to sit on. The back cushion fastens to the slats on the back of the chair, the seat cushion, however, just sits atop the chair. I will make ties to fasten it down in high winds. I also scewed feet to the bottom of the chair so the wood wouldn't rest directly on the deck.
DO NOT BUY THIS FURNITURE!!!! July 8, 2009
M. Bulow
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Do not buy this furniture. In July 2008 I bought a whole set, 5 armless chairs, 1 corner piece, 1 chaise and the ottoman. I spend a lot of money on it. This year when I put the furniture outside, after 2 days the cushions were moldy and dirty and it's virtually impossible to clean them. Also, just by touching it the fabric falls apart. I contacted amazon and they came back saying that the only solution for my problem was to buy new cushions. THE NEW CUSHIONS THAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE WHOLE PIECE OF FURNITURE. I now am the proud owner of ripped and stained furniture.
Overall Happy! June 4, 2009
K. Johnson (Olathe, KS)
When I received all of the pieces we were able to put them together with minimal trouble. One of the first things I noticed is that somewhere along the line some of the wood looks pretty beat up in certain spots. Fortunately most of those spots are hidden by the cushions and are small enough that it's not worth worrying over. It is outdoor furniture after all. Once the seating area was arranged it looked absolutely perfect. It is very appealing to the eye. My only worries are that the cushions are white and a little stiff. It would be nice to have some color options, and as for the firmness I'd rather have them hold their shape than be too soft and look worn. My understanding is that if the cushions do get dirty they can just be vacuumed and look as good as new. I haven't tried it yet myself, but they have weathered multiple storms and seem to hold up exceptionally well. Overall, I'm extremely happy with how everything turned out and for the price you certainly cannot beat it. I would recommend this product to any of my friends or family.
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