Black Iron 3-piece Patio Bistro Set

I had looked and looked for just the right set for my small porch at my beach home. I loved that this set has rectangular seats instead of the small dinner plate size seats most sets had. I wanted black wroght iron to contract to the white porch and this seemed just perfect. After seeing a few reviews complaining that the assembly was problematic I hesitated a second. But since most of the reviews seemed fine I went ahead. It took my husband and myself about 20 minutes to assemble. Some of the holes needed just a bit of "encoragement" to fit, but I would not really say it was a problem. Once it was together, I was just delighted with just how comfortable the nice wide seat was, to accomodate my "nice wide seat" :). The house in in Florida and is just perfect for our morning breakfast in the sunshine, or for a nice happy hour with wine and cheese. If the finish holds out, and continues to look and feel as nice as it does now, I will be absolutely thrilled with adorable and comfortable set. Here is a picture of our first breakfast at our little sunny bistro. http://dianehelen.com/porchbreakfast.jpg TThanks Overstock Diane

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Color was fine
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Set seems sturdy and is very comfortable
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Accurate

The table and chairs matches other furniture that I previously purchased from Overstock.com, which I have been very happy with. The pieces assembled easily and the table and chairs seem sturdy and well constructed. However the finish was terrible - scuffed and worn looking; as if it had been dragged. The finish was marred on every surface and I plan to repaint the set as soon as it warms up a bit. For me it is just too much of a hassle to disassemble the pieces, send them back and hope for better luck the second time. If not for the finish I would have rated the product excellent but because of the very poor finish would rate it fair.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It was black as described
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The table and chairs went together easily BUT the finish was terrible. All of the pieces looked like they had been drug through a gravel parking lot behind a truck. It was scuffed and marred on every surface on both chairs and the table. I plan to repaint it as soon as the weather warms up. Aside from the finish the appearance was good and it seems sturdy.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? It was accurate

I purchased this along with the matching Patio Swing for a covered patio off my walk-out basement that faces out into my privacy fenced back yard - the area is very private and the intent was to have comfortable furniture to spend quiet times early morning or late evening. And, the furniture is comfortable enough not to require cushions. This product line does exactly that. As with all metal outdoor furniture, I plan to store inside off season to preserve the finish.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? N/A
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very Good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Excellent

I bought this for my son over 5 years ago, he was living in a small one bedroom cinder block apartment on the beach in Ocean Springs. It was perfect. His girlfriend loved it so much I bought her a set for her house in New Orleans as a house-warming gift. This was one time I hit the jackpot for appropriateness.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? They are black, site looks grey
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very Good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Exact