Not being familiar with acacia wood, I was pleasantly surprised...the wood has a nice warm stain, and virtually no blemishes. While the directions could be a bit more specific and detailed, the chair goes together quite easily. Once finished, I was happy to find that it was extremely comfortable as is...there was no need to go out and buy cushions. It was purchased for the front porch?giving us a place to sit, relax and enjoy our morning coffee ?and we couldn't be happier. The angle makes it easy to talk to each other and the table has room for our cups and more. I would definitely recommend this to other people!

I put it together myself, although the directions call for two people. It weighs 57 pounds and I was able to move the box inside when it was delivered, and I was able to move the piece back outside after I put it together. I had a problem with one of the bolts because the pre-drilled hole was not drilled cleanly all of the way through, but I was able to fix that in about a minute. Otherwise, assembly instructions were a bit vague but there aren't too many pieces, and it went together in about 1 1/2 hours, and everything else fit perfectly. I will put cushions on ours for comfort as my husband and I both feel it needs them, but it could be used without one. They can't be too thick though because even though the wooden seats are deep enough, a thick back cushion would shorten the seating area. It is small but versatile, and in my opinion would look great in any garden setting. I haven't tried to put an umbrella through the hole yet, but it looks like an aluminum umbrella will work fine. Also, they give you one matching wooden plug, in case you choose not to use the umbrella. Two would have been nice, one for the top and one for the bottom table, but the one they provide matches the finish, and fits well.. The chairs sit just a bit upright, so don't plan on slouching down into it, but it has the nice arm rests so if you are feeling a bit lazy, you can lean on one of those and it is pretty comfy. I really haven't seen one of these in any of the stores that I shop in. The price is pretty good for two chairs, a table, and an umbrella stand. Right now it is on my front porch and it looks great, but there are three other places I could put it in my yard and I would be equally happy.

I purchased this chair in June 2006 for use on a balcony off of my master bedroom. I wanted a tete et tete made of wood that I could leave out year round since I do not have room for storage. This product was engineered well and easy to put together. The only problem I had was with one of the four pre-set nuts that are embedded in the wood. It was at an irregular angle and when I inserted the screw to fasten two pieces together the screw got stuck. Upon attempting to remove the screw the nut came loose from the wood and stripped its wooden niche. Using pliers I separated the two pieces and turned the nut around to fasten the screw which worked just fine. The wood is a chocolate brown and should keep nicely with seasonal applications of tung oil. The set seems to be standard sized and should accomodate after market cushions without a problem.

Direction are challenging and some of the dowels had to be shaved in order to fit into the appropriate pegs. We did use tung oil to add additional protection as the product sits by the pool and is subject to sun and weather. We are overall pleased with the product and feel it adds to the attractiveness of the area as well as being usefull. We added an umbrella to provide shade and protection. Good value for the money.

This is a great seating arrangement for our pool with the umbrella. I also had no problem putting it together except the front piece on the chair was a little difficult to line up the screw with the nut & there isn't any room under the table for an umbrella base. Otherwise, it was fine. We also love the fact that it's made of solid acacia wood since it's out in the elements in the Florida sun.

Great chairs/table set. We love the design and wood color. Seems to be durable - we'll see. The ONLY issue is that the web site said that there was a 'plug' to cover the umbrella hole. We purchased two and neither had a cover. Oh well. Easy to put together and a comfortable seat.

I bought this 50 inch wide chair to fit a small patio. When I received it the box was labeled with the larger chair measurement. When I put it together it was the larger chair. Since the chairs are great I decided to keep them even thought they were larger than expected.

Arrived in a timely manner, was easy to assemble, wood is beautiful. Measures several inches larger than stated. It's unique and is a very rich color.

You can't go wrong with this one. Two seats with table in the middle. Even has an umbrella holder. It holds up to the elements well. This will make you happy!

The product was very easy to assemble. The wood seems strong and durable. The option to use an umbrella with the set is a nice option, though we are still working on getting/constructing something to make our umbrella stand straight, as a classical umbrella stand is too large to fit under the table. I have added cushions to make sitting more comfortable since the plain wood surface is somewhat uncomfortable. The chair backs are straight up and down, so if you are looking for something with a reclining back or that doesn't require good posture, this set is not the one. I find the chair arms sit a little low, but that may be just the way I sit. Overall, I think the set is great. My family and I have already enjoyed many nice days sitting in them.

We've had this double chair/table for over two years. Easy to assemble. Arrived intact. We have it on our deck and have never taken it in. Last winter we had 16" of snow for two weeks (very unusual where we live). The finish took a beating, but used a linseed oil, natural sealer on it and it looks as good as new. The nice thing with this piece is the chairs are nice and wide, so it is very roomy. Accommodates cushions with no problem. If the past 2+ years are any indication, this piece will be around for a VERY long time.

Looking for a reasonably priced set of quality patio furniture as a gift for my son and DIL, I searched thru a lot of junk. With the exception of the unevenness of the color depth of each individual piece, this unique set met that criteria. Operating under the assumption that our harsh summer sun will fade the stain in one season anyway, I put that concern aside and assembled it myself in about two hours. Though the assembly is relatively simple and straightforward, using four hands instead of two would make it even quicker/easier. High quality hardware is provided. This fun table/chair combo would be a sturdy, attractive "conversation piece" for any patio!

I have this patio conversation chair on my front porch and have received many compliments on it! I can sit and read a book and overlook the yard in comfort. The design of the conjoined chairs is convenient for sitting and enjoying time outside with a friend. This holds up well to the weather also - it has lasted 2 winters in Minnesota with no signs of wear!

We have only just assembled this product and put it out on our patio, so we cannot comment on how well it will endure Florida's harsh summer weather. Assembly was fairly easy, except for two things: 1. We reversed the connecting table, so the two chairs pointed away from each other instead of towards each other. Instructions were not clear, and it did not even occur to us there were two ways to do it. 2. The screws holding the back of the seats to the supporting board beneath them were too short. Not a critical problem, since sitting on the seat obviously forces it against that support board. But I will be finding some longer screws to make it permanent. Only complaint about the item itself: Patio chairs are meant for lounging, and the seat backs on these are a bit too vertical and the seats too horizontal to relax in for a long time. It is this fact that led to the lower rating.

I ordered two sets of the conversation chairs. They arrived in good time, and I was eager to get them together. At first glance the wood was good quality and the parts were all there. However, the first box I opened had a broken armpiece which was split about 5 or 6 inches. I used some wood glue and clamped it together for a day, then put it together. Both boxes appeared in good condition, however the wood pieces were all covered with a mildew once I started working closely with the wood. The boxes did smell and looked as if they had been in a damp environment or storage area. I sent a notice of complaint to Great Offer Stock, and was prepared to return the items. But I decided to use a mildew wash on the wood and put it together. It was too much effort to box it all up again and return it. The finished products are a very nice set of chairs, and we put them around a fire pit in the backyard. I will keep a close eye on the wood to see if it mildews in the outdoor environment. Overall they are a nice set of chairs.

As noted in a previous review, the directions for assembly were not very clear. I, too, made an error that required disassembly and loss of time. The finished product, however, was very well worth the time and effort of construction. One negative I noted was the seats are a little too short and require small cushions for comfort. The backs are very straight and might be uncomfortable for those who require a change of angle. I am quite satisfied with the item, however. I did not comment on durability in my review because I have not had it over a winter season.

I purchased my original chair set in 2009 and Great Offer Stock did replace the piece 12 months later, I now have problems with the replacement set. There were no problems with assembly. Everything seems to be related to leaving the set outdoors and exposed to the elements. Living in South FL I know from my own experience with acacia wood decks that the wood has to be cleaned and sealed every year, before the damp cold rains start. And with direct sun it is best to do this twice a year. Still I have had fading, broken slats, and last night I sat down and fell through the seat. I may not have any recourse from Great Offer Stock or the company that made this unit, but I would like to know if any other buyers that reviewed this item had similar results. I don't feel that the product is problem is caused by Great Offer Stock...they are very supportive. I simply want to know if I am expect to much from this product. I love the design and it is the perfect piece for my use. I HATE not having it.

Bought this for my porch and we just love the design of this product and the design. The photo depiction is quite accurate, as well as the color and sturdiness! This is my second purchase here, and so far, we've been happy ordering from this company!

These chairs take about 45 minutes to put together. My nine year old son helped me. I read the other reviews and made sure that I did not over tighten the hex bolts. You have to be careful. Once together, they really look nice. The wood is strong and the color is just like the picture on the web. I bought two standard patio chair pillows with ties and they look great on the set. My only complaint is that the bottom shelf on the table is too low to slide a standard umbrella stand underneath. A strong wind could knock the chair and open umbrella over. I have been looking for something like this for a long time and this is the first place I have seen chairs like this. I think they are a good value.

These chairs are beautiful...I had to buy cushions..they were a bit hard to sit on. Also, the hole for the umbrella was to too small and wouldn't accomodate my umbrella. But, all in all they are great looking chairs and look marvelous on my balcony!