Melia Teak Conversation Patio Set - Seats 4

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The wood is solid and uniformly colored. There is a simple assembly kit with clear and concise instructions. The pieces fit as intended and no problems encountered.

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We purchased this product for our new screened-in porch. I was highly disappointed that the ottoman pictured was no longer available; however the set looks fantastic and is very functional. Assembly for me was not as easy as for others; I had to re-drill several holes and still stripped several of the allen wrenches included. [...] At first I thought the cushions were hard as stone, but after sitting in them, they become very comfortable, and I know they'll last. The color of the cushions is attractive and it appears to be a well-made set; only time will tell. I would highly recommend purchasing outdoor throw pillows-they make the set.

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This is an attractive set of furniture that appears to be well made. It is easy to assemble except for the coffee table which took about an hour. I would definitely recommend it.

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This is a very nice set. Living in Colorado we are a bit closer to the sun and outdoor furniture can really take a beating. I almost didn't buy this set because of a different review on the quality of the cushions. Ultimately I did buy this set and I find the cushions to be very good quality. They are zippered with a nice firm cushion seat wrapped in fiberfill. I expect these cushions will last at least 4-5 years! This is a very attractive set with clean lines. Exactly what you would expect from a nice patio set. The only drawback is the set did require a bit of finish work (IMO). I sanded the joints and any rough areas. Then I washed it down with mineral spirits followed by the pressure washer. This removed the sawdust and all the manufacturing grime. I did take the time to oil the set (although not necessary) and it takes the appearance from a 9 to a 10! The wood grains are absolutely beautiful! I expect this set to last 20 years!
I do have to agree with the assembly of the coffee table--no getting by that, it was a tedious task of tightening the bolts--Repetitive and time consuming but very doable. I just chatted with my BF on the phone the entire time, and I was finished before I knew it.

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We've only just received the set and put it together so it's difficult to comment on durability. The set assembled easily with the exception of the coffee table, which takes A LOT of patience. Not sure why they chose to put the screws on the inside of the table legs when the screws are outside (and visible) on the rest of the pieces. It took longer to put together the coffee table than the rest of the pieces combined. All-in-all, the set looks nice. The cushions aren't fancy but serve their purpose. I doubt we'll leave the cushions outside when not in use - even though they're covered with sunbrella there is just stuffing inside (no "cushion" within the zip-off covers). The furniture feels sturdy (even when all 220 lbs of me sits in it) but I noticed two of the legs chipped when we were lightly dragging the two chairs around our unilock patio - something I would not expect from a well made teak wood product. So while it's probably not the "best" teak wood furniture you can buy, it's probably not a bad deal if you can get the set on sale using a coupon (got mine for 1,100). It would be great if it came with some thin, clear rubber leg covers to prevent chipping when moving on hard surfaces. We'll see how it weathers a northeast winter.