I have the Balboa Collection; the corner piece, armless chair and the chaise, and have been very happy with it. I have had it for over a year on my patio and think that it looks great, the perfect piece for enjoying summer outdoors. The wood has held up well, there are a few places that it has split but nothing major and they are barley noticeable, mainly on the bottom of the legs. This occurred during winter since I live in a place with a lot of moisture I figured not storing the wood indoors could affect it, and was pleasantly surprised with the minimal amount of splitting. The cushions have held up well too (I bring them inside during the winter to store them) and are very comfy. The depth on the pieces are good for relaxing and the chaise is great to stretch out and read in the sun. I will mention that the chaise is not long enough to lay completely on your back and not have your feet hang off the edge, but it is the right size for reading while sitting and stretching out your legs. The ottoman has come in very handy as an extra place to stretch your legs if another person is sitting in the chaise portion or I have used it without the cushion as a cocktail table to put the wine and cheese on. Overall I think that the Balboa collection is a great item for my yard and am very happy with the quality and price.
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Strathwood Balboa Deep Seat Chaise with CushionProduct Description: Handsomely designed and built to last, this cushioned chaise offers a modular style that can be used on its own or in concert with other pieces from the Strathwood Balboa outdoor furniture collection. Create a sectional arrangement with the center seat and corner seat from the collection, which also includes an ottoman. The chaise is constructed of kapur wood, a dense and highly durable hardwood from Southeast Asia (primarily Indonesia and Malaysia). The kapur has a fine-sanded, oil-stained finish in a warm, mahogany brown tone. Rivaling teak for strength and resistance to weather and insects, it's ideal for outdoor use. Left untreated, kapur will weather to a soft, warm shade of gray similar to that of teak.
The cushioned chaise features blocky, square chair footings and a wide, slatted construction on its seat and back. The chair offers a gently angled seat back on which to recline. It measures 61.6 inches long by 27.6 inches wide, with the back rising 33.1 inches tall from the floor. Assembly is easy, with all parts and hardware included.
The chair comes with a 4-1/2-inch-thick seat cushion with a durable, heavy polyester canvas cover in a natural tone, as well as a 4-1/2-inch-thick back cushion with Velcro fasteners that loop through the slats.
Before shipment, your new furniture will receive a generous application of teak oil. Teak oil provides protection from ultraviolet light. Left untreated, kapur will weather to a soft, warm shade of gray similar to that of weathered teak. If you prefer to prevent this weathering process, you may apply additional coats of teak oil. The frequency of necessary teak oil applications will depend on the intensity of the sun in your environment, but typically, one or two coats per year is sufficient. Teak oil can usually be found at a marine dealer or hardware store, or through an Internet merchant. If you allow your furniture to weather, you may later decide that you want to restore it to its original condition. This is possible by using teak-cleaner products, also available at most marine dealers and through Internet merchants. After following the instructions for cleaning, you will want to apply a coat of teak oil to prevent the weathering process.
Cushion Care and Cleaning - Gently brush off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabric; wipe up any spills as soon as they occur.
- Gently spot clean only with mild soap and cool water using a sponge or soft brush; air dry cushions in a sunny location.
- Bring cushions indoors during inclement weather and store in a dry place when not in use.
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Beware of cheap imitations i.e. make sure you have sat in any model of this type of chair before purchasing. I made a mistake and purchased one online (not at Amazon). It turned out to be a cheaply made reproduction. This is what was wrong with mine.
