Rated 1 out of
5
by
jtullier from
legs did nto fit predrilled holes and cast iron leg broke
Assembly of pre drilled leg holes to seat base did not line up, had to return to store and get another leg trade out. Then the cast iron of the leg we exchanged broke clean across about an inch from where we screwed in the exchanged leg. not eve had the bistro set one year. disappointed. would not recommend. Pretty to look at but not usable.
Date published: 2017-08-04
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Cinderthumbs410 from
Impossible! Literally.
The bolts provided to attach the seats to the chair backs would thread correctly for one chair back, but not the other one. Would have needed to go buy larger diameter bolts, and might have, if the other seat back had not been impossible to asseble because all three of the holes did not align. Neither chair could be assemblied as shipped. And that was even before adding the legs or attempting the table, which we didn't try, having decided to just return it. Must also note that the way it was enameled left many very sharp edges on the chair backs that could easily cut hands lifting the chairs to move them. And you'd have to lift, as the leg bottoms are actually in the "U" shape of a gouge and some had the same sharp edged enameling as the seat backs. Unless your purchase is purely for show, like to display plants, where incomplete assembly wouldn't matter, I would suggest passing this one by. That would also save you lugging the 89 pound package home and back.
Date published: 2016-06-04
Rated 4 out of
5
by
fluer from
Sturdy and attractive
This bistro set is made of cast iron and is quite heavy. Having examined a store display set which was wobbly, we decided to use lock-tite when assembling. The chairs are very sturdy, with no wobble at all and supports over 200 lbs without any trouble. The chair backs are very upright, more so than the average chair, making them slightly uncomfortable. The chair seat is broader than expected.The table wiggles slightly, but not enough to be unstable. The table top is not level, it bows higher in the center and slopes out to the edges slightly, but not enough to cause concern.The diameter of the table is larger than we expected. The design is not too busy or gaudy, very tasteful and rather elegant. The color is a nice dark cast iron with some variations in tone. This was purchased as much for appearance as for function. Aesthetically it is excellent, functionally, it is good. If the chair backs were a more comfortable angle, it's functionality would be excellent. Overall, we are very happy with this set and feel it was a good value for the money.
Date published: 2014-07-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
JessicaK from
Buyer Beware...last a year only outdoors
I bought this set from Kirklands and promptly put it in our backyard. We sat on it once, but it was mostly for decoration. Within a year, a leg of a chair had fallen off, followed a few months later by the leg of the table. It's not possible to weld back on or fix. So be aware it looks nice but will need to be replaced about yearly.
Date published: 2017-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
akays from
Attractive and durable
This is a beautiful cast iron bistro set with holes for an umbrella; a perfect place to relax out of the sun in my backyard which is a work in progress in my newly built home.
Date published: 2017-09-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JDDD6212 from
Great Set for the Outdoors
My wife and I wanted a table set for our front porch and heard good things about this bistro set. Ordered online and picked it up at the store. Employees helped us put it in our car since it is on the heavy side. We really like the cast iron construction, which will hold up well in the elements. The chairs and table are a little on the small side, but for enjoying a drink or reading a book it is just fine. The design has some nice detail work. Definitely looks good from a distance and added a nice accent to our front porch. Depending on how you put the pieces together you might get a little wobble in the table and chairs, but not enough to worry about. It took around 45 minutes to assemble and all the tools are included. Some of these sets go for a lot more money and with the reasonable price and a coupon this was a pretty good value. We recommend this set to anyone who is looking for a small set. It will fit almost anywhere and you get good value for the price.
Date published: 2014-05-07
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Lovelife85 from
Rusted in 1 week!!!! Returned
Two chair holes would not line up, off by a mile. Skilled husband was able to make new holes, average homeowner would not have been able to make them adjustments at all. Very heavy and stable. We enjoyed product for about 1 week. It is now covered in rust. So returned product. So unless you want to paint it, keep inside covered porch. Mine was in shaded area, but rain did come through under stair case outside.
Date published: 2017-06-06
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Skyking from
Poor quality control
Table went together with relative ease. Chairs began that way too until I got to the legs. The spacing of the holes for the right front leg of both chairs spaced about 1/4" to far. It required starting the screws cocked and basically brute forcing them into place. It worked, but forget about the instructions advising you to disassemble and store indoors during the winter weather because you likely won't get those bolts to hold more than once or twice.
On the second chair, one of the legs also was cast a little too thick on the one mounting point as nothing I did would allow the bolt to bite on the threads as designed. The bolt threaded fine by itself, and if I tried reversing the leg (as a test) it worked fine that way too. I ended up getting it to work, but had to skip using the lock washer which is about 1/8th inch thick.
Date published: 2017-06-27
