![]() ![]() It may not be the exact set you are purchasing, but I’d compare the measurements of the set you see in the store with the descriptions online. They may be able to shoot the buying team a message.Īlternately, you could go to the store and measure a set and see. We made sure that the wicker had reinforcements in it, which cheaper manufacturers don’t.įor a particular mode, you could always call customer service and ask. All I know is that at least Costco furniture, was made so that you could potentially sit on it without the cushion. Typically they would be lengthy x width X depth X height if I remember right.Īs far as the fit, I don’t think the seating height listed includes the cushion. I never ran into this really because our program had a replacement manufacturer that made exact fits (we gave the the physical dims). I think the cushions are typically measured exactly to the seating size. Hmm, not sure I’ve been asked that before. Have wrote “woven-resin wicker” more times than I can count in ads.Īlso I’m personally not a fan of Travertine tops- unless you can REALLY take care of it. Quality was high because of the threat of potentially high returns. Specialized in consumer and commercial (bulk) sales, and 10s of thousands of pieces a year and millions in sales. Source: was on the buying team for a major retailer and responsible for a lot of QC standards in the day. Make sure there are no paint chips on the aluminum, get a touch up if needed to prevent any peeling right away if there is a nick.įrontgate/Restoration Hardware is good quality, but you can get the same quality for better prices if you shop around and are scrupulous. Google “custom cut patio furniture replacement cushions”Ĭonsider looking at some of the commercial brands of available (that they use for hotels) like Nardi (off the top of my head). You can purchase replacement (fabric) cushion coverings for many sets- it may be a couple hundred, but remember that you are paying that as opposed to replacing the whole set which could be $1000+. Quick dry is VERY expensive, but for some it’s worth it. There are at least 2 types of filling- regular and quick dry, along with some firmness levels. It’s not a deal-killer, but it’s nice to have. Make sure they are fully dry when you put them in.Īlways smart to check and see if you can remove the outer covering on cushions- usually with a zipper- will make easier to clean. Make sure to check them every now and then for mold. Remove the cushions and bring them inside, or at least store them in a deck box. Home Depot sells them just past the end of season pretty inexpensively on markdown.ĭon’t let water puddles accumulate on covers either- breeds mosquitos and mildew. I’d invest in patio furniture covers- they’re worth protecting the furniture from sun/UV/elements and bugs. Seat should be well-supported.Ĭheck the weave (if it’s that style) around the legs and make sure it’s held on there and not unraveling- if it is, send it back or file a complaint. Remove the cushions and see the seat structure- should be able to sit on the chairs, couch without the cushions in place if it’s quality construction. + it can be cleaned with a gentle brush and soap and water. Look for a set that has cushions with Sunbrella fabric, as it is UV resistant, and has been tested over years of professional (commercial use) for fade, weave and durability. This is why a set may be $2k and your couch is $760 in your living room- built to different specs for different uses entirely. This is also because it is meant to be outside- it has to reasonably withstand some elements. Patio furniture generally isn’t cheap, because of the way it’s constructed- there’s not a machine that I know of that can weave resin wicker around a frame as intricately as a good quality piece requires.
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