Rowlinson Plumley Set Green Cushions

Took three goes to assemble - why manufacturer's only provide (inadequate) diagrams rather than words I don't know. If only they had stated the plastic washers needed to go between the legs it would have helped a lot. Despite our best efforts we found the instructions ambiguous, hence three goes to assemble the table! Once assembled though, it looked nice - we're not lightweights but felt sturdy to sit on and good value - feels solid and chunky and best of all, easy to fold away for wet days and during the winter so hopefully will last a few years. Would recommend to friends and family now we know how to put it together. Thankfully, the chairs came ready assembled.

I had one of these for more than 15 years and looked after it well and it only gave up this year. 5 of the 6 chairs are kept as still able to be used. I hope this one too lasts as long. Only thing I can say about it is that like all other things made these days, it is smaller but the price is much the same. I would recommend the Co as they did exactly what they said they would do and provide. The brass plaques on each chair and the table are a nice touch and added cushions were a plus as not needed to source them elsewhere.

I bought this because I was attracted to the price. When it arrived, very carefully and sturdily packaged, I tried one of the chairs and the wood immediately split on one of the legs. (no I am not overweight! ) It looked like a hairline crack along the line of the grain. However, I contacted the seller and to his absolute credit all I had to do was email a picture of the crack and he immediately sent out a new chair, no quibbles, no nonsense. That's proper old school service. Thank-you.The chairs, of course, arrive fully assembled, with four normal ones and two with arms. And green cushions. (Which, if you have a nobbly bottom might feel a bit thin, to be honest...nothing to stop you adding your own) Assembling the table is a bit of a chore if you try it on your own (as I did!) but study the plans carefully and make sure you put the washers in the right place! Once up, and on the patio, it all looked great, it's a good size and can easily accommodate a family. After a few days of lovely autumn sunshine I put mine into storage, using a proper waterproof cover reinforced with straps to prevent it taking off like a parachute in heavy wind. Recommendations? Be aware that for this money you are not getting a hugely sturdy set of chairs which will withstand punishment and harsh treatment. If you want that, be prepared to pay a lot more. So, go easy on them....leaning back on them or Uncle Harry flopping down his 18 stone frame into them will almost certainly end in tears. When it arrives, it feels and smells like it has been freshly stained, so if you can give it a few days in the sun to dry out properly, so much the better. If you don't, and it rains, some of the stain might come off onto your patio, so just use the cardboard from one of the packing cases to act as a temporary mat underneath them. I would say that if you look after the table and chairs, they ought to give good service. The proof will come next year, when I remove the protective cover and start to use them through what I hope will be a beautiful spring and summer. I'll let you know! NOTE I am not connected to the seller in any way, nor have I been asked to write this review. I have not been paid to do so nor am I receiving any benefit of any kind.

The company that made this is the same one I had from 20 years ago that ive only just replaced now. I did little with the old set it just lasted. This seems very similar in build quality and material so I hope it lasts as long. Thank you Rowlinson and the seller.

This product arrived with a price of the solid wood underneath detached from the main bench. I had to buy some wood glue and screws to return it to it's state meant for purpose. On inspection it was easy to spot what caused this issue as 4 screws were missing from the intended screw holes. After I bought the glue and screws and reassembled the bench it seems to be a nice piece of garden furniture.One other thing about the bench that could be improved would be to send the product pre assembled as I may have struggled if I was an older or less able customer.

Less than Half the price of similar products in national DIY & Garden centres, good quality and excellent value for money. Comes well packed, includes seat cushions and is promptly delivered. Already assembled, folding items; none of the horror tales one reads about self-assembly products from certain DIY vendors.A bonus is that everything folds nicely for over-winter storage. Obviously not as sturdy as fixed assembly items but ideal for light everyday usage.Bravo, would recommend.