Balthazar Arm Chair

We bought several pieces and are using them on the deck. They are all great with the exception of the small side table.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very accurate

i purchased these chairs to go with a bench i already own, but in the same material. i realize time/age will help with the colour but these chairs are horribly red. the description said natural but there is nothing natural about this colour. the chair was less a couple of parts which i could easily replace because i have a wood shop but an average consumer would be bothered by this. i have had the chairs outside in the elements constantly for almost a year and they are holding up well. this spring i will oil them and see what happens with the colour. YIKES!!! i kid you not, it is really red. the pattern is classic, the construction is done well and they are actually comfortable. back pillows are always nice but not necessary.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? VERY Red in colour
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good Quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Description is fair

I bought two of these chairs and the matching bench with the matching table in 2009.The chairs were easy to put together and all parts fit and were not missing. The chairs are comfortable enough, but the backs are straight and stiff, so I made lower lumbar pillows and that took care of the comfort right away. The color was as pictured, a nice orangish/brown stain. But, as expected, they began to weather, which is okay. We have no storage so they stay outdoors year round and are subjected to salt water spray and New England winters. Last year (2011), I power washed them and noticed that a few slats were beginning to crack slightly. So, this spring I intend to give them a protective coating of tung oil or other sealant after power washing. I would buy these again because they are sturdy as can be, the arm rests are the right height and the style is slightly different that other chairs like them. Store bought seat cushions also add to the comfort level. Which is good because they are also used by the elderly. The arms slip under the table easily. My only regret? I wish I bought four of these chairs rather than just two!!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Initially, the images was accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good for the price
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? very well described

I've had this chair for two years now and it still looks great. I oil it w/furniture oil several times during the warm months and put it under a cover out of the weather during our harsh winters. It's heavy enough to withstand some rough use. I have purchased other unassembled wood furniture and some can be a real nightmare to put together. This one was easy: all the parts fit snuggly and went together quickly.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? color as pictured
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? as described