Amazon.com Review

Outdoor lounges are excellent for barbecues, afternoon lemonade breaks, and summer tanning sessions. Crafted from beautiful Western red cedar, this chaise longue is 62 inches long and features hidden steel-rod reinforcements to help it endure years of outdoor use. Sealed with a clear preservative to weather rain and snow, the cedar with mortise-and-tenon joinery will last for years to come. The seat is wide (24 inches across) and offers three angles: fully upright, reclined, and almost completely flat, encouraging hours of outdoor leisure. Assembly was relatively easy thanks to wing-nut tightening, but the cryptic directions slowed us down, and it took 45 minutes to get the chaise together. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• 62" x 24" x 33 3/4"
• Made of western red cedar
• Treated with clear oil preservative
• Sturdy construction and plated hardware
• Made in USA

Reviews (45)

I'll be outside...
I wasn't surprised to learn that my Chaise Lounge chairs were back ordered. At this price and no charge for shipping, I imagined the whole country waiting for theirs! It was easy as pie to track the shipping status so I knew when to expect them. There aren't many times I've assembled anything but I found this easy as well. I'm pleased with the quality of the wood used. All the bolts and washers and so on were present. It is light enough to move from the shade of a tree to the sun on the deck. The back support is a tad short even at five foot four. It did not stop me from having a well deserved nap. The dog is lovin' it as well but he thinks it's a sofa and we need to cuddle...it's too hot! Looks great, feels solid, totaly functional slide out table for a number of items. You'll like it!A five star rating if it came put together.

love them for the money
We received these for Christmas and had been waiting to put them together. They are easy to assemble and my husband did all four in a little over an hour. We also sanded them lightly with an electric sander and applied teak oil. Oiling is the way to go. They look beautiful. There are a couple of spots that aren't ideal, but I knew that before buying from other reviews, so I expected it. We just sanded those spots a little more and they look fine. As I read in another review, they are a little short. I'm 5 foot 7 and they are exactly as long as me. The description says 70 inches long, but that must be including the tips of the sides. The seating area is 67 inches. I measured for cusions and the back is 25 inches and bottom is 42 inches, so 67 inches. The biggest problem with this is the back - when I sit up, it hits right at the base of my neck so there's no leaning your head back unless you scooch down in the chair. Still - for the price, I love them and I'm sure will get lots of enjoyment from them.

Chips & Dents Easily
What this product makes up for in beauty, it lacks in sturdiness. We found that it took several tries to receive a lounge that was neither chipped or dented, and eventually returned our.

poorly made lounges
I purchased 2 of these and yes they assemble very easily. However, both of them have broken after less than 2 months. One of them split on the backside where you lay it down. My son leaned back and it just cracked!!! (He weighs 50 lbs!) The other cracked several days later the same way. There was no force and it was being lowered slowly. What a shame, the placement of the bolts seem to be a contributing factor.

poor quality
The wood is cheap jointed pieces pretending to be solid wood. The main frame of the chaise gave way at one of these jointed areas the very first time the chaise was used. I am awaiting a refund. It's a pity because the design of the chaise is very nice and if it had held together it would have been a good buy. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Outdoor tables are wonderful for barbecues, afternoon lemonade breaks, and summer lunches for the kids. Crafted from beautiful western red cedar, this 48-inch round table features hidden steel-rod reinforcements to help it endure years of outdoor use. The table is great when basking in the sun or in the shade--it has a hole for an umbrella pole. Sealed with a clear preserve to weather rain and snow, the cedar with mortise-and-tenon joinery will last for years to come. We tried both sitting on it (as often happens to an outdoor table) and standing on it (happens less often, but useful when you're trying to get the kids' attention) and it didn't even wiggle. Assembly was surprisingly easy thanks to wing-nut tightening--it only took about 15 minutes. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• 48" x 48" x 28 3/4"
• Made of western red cedar
• Treated with clear oil preservative
• Sturdy construction and plated hardware
• Made in USA

Reviews (3)

poor quality
The table was poorly made, wood was patched with wood filler. Overall POOR Quality they should be ashamed...
A. Magno MD

Poor Packaging
The table is beautiful. However, the package it came in was far too weak for such a heavy object so it was starting to fall apart. Moreover, the hardware package came apart during shipping, sending the parts all over the carton. Some fell out, while others lodged into the table, damaging it with deep ruts.

Scale not to size
I received my table a few days ago. It is alright but I think the picture makes it look nicer. I also have found that the legs are very short. The table is not of normal height, so needless to say I am very disappointed. If you are going to purchase this item you need to be aware of the height of the table.
Thank you. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Introduce an element of classic charm to any outdoor area with this cedar love seat glider that's ideal for admiring sunsets or enjoying an afternoon lemonade. Crafted from beautiful western red cedar, the love seat is 50-3/4 inches wide and 25 inches deep, and it glides with perfect smoothness on solid plated hardware. Sealed with a clear preserve to weather rain and snow, the cedar with mortise-and-tenon joinery will last for years to come. The love seat's design is stunning and sturdy, easily holding two adults or three children. Manual assembly takes about an hour, but power tools will shorten assembly to roughly 30 minutes. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• 50 3/4" x 25" x 34"
• Made of western red cedar
• Treated with clear oil preservative
• Sturdy construction and plated hardware
• Made in USA

Reviews (35)

Definitely worth the money
I purchased this item during the 50% off clearance sale... For that price, the glider is unbeatable... I did have to reread the instructions a couple of times, but they were clearer than anything I've gotten from IKEA.
Why four stars then? Although all the hardware components were there(a first in my home-assembly furniture experience), I was missing a couple of key pilot holes. The final baseplate sitting on the underside of the seat and the seatback did not have pilot holes to guide me. Typically this isn't an issue, but the pilot holes would have helped me be sure I was putting the baseplate in the correct spot. Also, I had to redrill some of the bolt holes. They just weren't deep enough. Again, it's only a pain when you've already screwed the 4 inch bolt into place and it's 1/4" short of flush.
Remember, this is a cedar bench. It's not teak; it's not mahogany. It's not intended to stand up to heavy duty use. Sit on it carefully. Do not flop down on it, do not let your kids roughhouse on it, and it should do fine.

American Woods Windsor Collectin Loveseat Glider
Having read other reviews of this glider before I ordered, I felt I was somewhat prepared for what I got. This was not meant to be a piece of fine furniture. The cedar was rough in many places and obviously pieced together from ends and scraps. Instructions say you should plan on sealing your glider within the first year of use. I anticipated that the manufacturer's oil sealer would not be the quality I wanted, so I sanded every part, then applied 3 coats of my own sealer before I ever assembled the glider. I believe I increased both the value and the life-span this way. It went together fairly easily; having a cordless drill helped immeasurably. I am now making cushions for the back, as it is slightly uncomfortable without some kind of padding. Really, I love it now, but it took some work to get it to that point. By the way, I got a much better price than is being offered now. I suggest holding out til spring.

outdoor lover
Not a bad little glider for the price. It was a little smaller than I had invisioned, but it will work. It was easy to put toether acording to my Husband but He did have to do a little alteration as one part didn't line up. He also added that the wood that was pieced together was done so in the correct way and it would add to the durability. I guess the bottom line is you get what you pay for and in this case , and in this day and age it was worth the money.

ours is holding up well...
I agree with many of the reviewers who noted that the assembly instructions for this glider could use improvement (though I was able to put it together by myself in about an hour with little difficulty) and the overall quality of the wood is only average. But, that said, ours has held up to two years of steady use on a covered porch with no noticeable problems. The glider mechanism is still very smooth, and the wood is not showing any stress or strain. Bottom line, if you want a perfect, solid wood glider you should expect to pay quite a bit more. But for the price, this is a perfectly fine bench.

Its pretty, but that's all its got going for it
We loved the look of this bench and put it on our Amazon wedding registry. When we received it as a gift, we were annoyed that one of the arm units was split at the grain. The company quickly sent us a new one and it then took 2 people several hours to assemble. We put it on our screened-in porch and enjoyed it for a month or so, and then the cracking began. We discovered quickly that the seat slats were made from several pieces of wood fused together and then veneered, thus the source of the creeking and cracking. Shortly after that the back slats all detached from the seat, which made it easy to see that they were put together with glue and a few staples. This beautiful gliding loveseat, assembled in April, is now sitting in our basement in August, waiting to be repaired or thrown out. A huge waste of money that could of been used for a solid wood seat that would last more than a few months. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Outdoor chairs are wonderful to have for barbecues, afternoon lemonade breaks, and summer lunches for the kids. Crafted from beautiful western red cedar, these two chairs feature hidden steel-rod reinforcements to help it endure years of outdoor use. Sealed with a clear preserve to weather rain and snow, the cedar with mortise-and-tenon joinery will last for years to come. Each seat is wide (26 inches across) and comfortable, encouraging hours of outdoor leisure. Assembly was surprisingly easy thanks to wing-nut tightening--it only took about 15 minutes. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• 26" x 25" x 37 1/2"
• Made of western red cedar
• Treated with clear oil preservative
• Sturdy construction and plated hardware
• Made in USA

Reviews (11)

good chairs
Although the delivery was delayed for two months, when the chairs finally arrived they were as expected, or a little better. They are light but sturdy, don't wobble when sat in, and go together easily. There are six bolts for each chair (3 on each side), and only a flat screwdriver is really needed for assembly. I put both chairs together in half an hour or so. Some of the wood is joined, (i.e. scraps joined together in tongue and groove) but they're still attractive. The packaging seemed sturdy and robust enough to protect the chairs in shipping. Mine came with no damage and no missing parts. I'm satisfied with my purchase. If you are tired of heavy pressure treated lawn furniture that looks like it came by oxcart from the black forest, and you want something lighter and somewhat more attractive, perhaps for a patio or a porch, then you might want to try these instead.

American Woods Ceder Chair Set: You get what you pay for.
I ordered two set of the American Woods Ceder Chairs and was a bit disappointed. The chairs are priced low and with free shipping and no "store hopping" I guess I am pleased with the product. The problems with the chairs where two-fold: one they arrived with dings and dents, one chair had a two inch end section completly torn off; second the oil stain on two of the chairs had spots and drip marks. Now I could have returned the items but decided to spend a few minutes sanding and glueing (the one chair was glued and clamped overnight) and my wife is very pleased with the end result. The chairs are comfortable (even without cushions) and seem pretty durable.

You get less than what you pay for!
These chairs seemed to be a good price, and with free shipping we decided to take a chance. Boy, are we dissapointed. We've gotten splinters in our hands, butts and the backs of our legs, the chairs have literally split on the legs and backrests, and the matching table has also led to some casualties! I want my money back!!! DON"T buy these chairs!! Better to sit on a (safe) folding chair!!

Decent Product, Great Price
COnsidering the price of these chairs (130 for 2) plus free shipping, they can't be beat with a stick. I mean top value for dollar. Take price out of the equation and they're still pretty darn good. No, they're not teak or other top end wood, but they are a nice cedar and have a pleasing deisgn. Quality was pretty good, in fact 95% on these chairs (less on the potters table I also bought). The only problem was that one drill hole didn't go all the way thru and thus when opened up by a scrediver, it ripped/splinted the wood a bit. No biggie and may even add character. Anyway, the hardware is average (brass screws and wahsers), and the wood is "combined" (not from one piece), but still the product is above average withotu price and outstanding with price.

Poor workmenship
On both chair the holes for screws did not align at all on the top back of chair, and new holes had to be drilled. ... Read more

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Introduce an element of classic charm to any outdoor area with this classically styled cedar arbor--frame a walkway, give your garden a focal point, or encourage creeping vines. Crafted from beautiful western red cedar, the arbor is 84 inches tall (7 feet) and 42 inches wide, not including the two built-in 14-inch planters that rest on both sides. Sealed with a clear preserve to weather rain and snow, the cedar with mortise-and-tenon joinery will last for years to come. The arbor's design is stunning by itself, but will be more beautiful when covered with ivy. Manual assembly takes about an hour, but power tools will shorten assembly to roughly 30 minutes. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• Special plated hardware
• Made of western red cedar
• Treated with clear oil preservative
• Sturdy construction
• Made in USA

Reviews (6)

3 Months Later...It Fell Apart
My beautiful garden arbor that I've had only since June finally collapsed into 3 pieces. As you might have read in my previous review, my husband and I fortified the shoddy construction with additional screws and glue. It just really couldn't withstand the Texas heat. I'm not sure what happened to the thing, but it started rotting on the top/center about 2 weeks after we set it up. Then, the side rails split and finally broke on one side. And it was just sitting there! No more big storms, just the Texas heat. Maybe it melted the glue? Who knows, but my money did not entirely go to waste. I've cut off the top on one side and saved both planters. They are still in one piece. My new advice, pass on this arbor

Very nice design, needs improvement in workmanship
We bought one for a gift for around [price], put it together. Some minor defects, but liked it so much we bought one for ourselves for around [price]. Box was opened at seam. Screws were missing and parts were broken. Decided it was less touble to repair it than to send it back. Seems to be OK. Now price is ...? Wish we would have gotten the others at this price.

Great Looking, Better Price!
I have been looking for an arbor for the past year and have finally found one that was well under the [price] dollar range. I paid [price] and thought it was a great deal, but Amazon.com has now dropped it another [price], making this the best deal you'll find anywhere.

It will take about 45 minutes to assemble and it's much easier with a screw gun or drill. The wood is beautiful and has a good, heavy sealer on it already, but since I live in Oregon I decided to put an extra coat of water sealer on and the wood really shines now.

It is not the most sturdy of the best arbors, but it is not weak or flimsy by any means and once you plant something in the flower boxes, it helps to stabalize it. But, this is truly a great value for the money and I highly encourage anyone that wants to add a beautiful visual display to their back yard to invest in this piece.

Great Looking, Flimsy Construction
I have been researching garden arbors for about a month now and was really excited to see this one...

Once assembled, the arbor is beautiful and smells wonderful...good quality cedar. The bad news is that it arrives unassembled (obviously) and is shoddily constructed using STAPLES. Unfortunately, in shipping, the arbor was actually broken in 4 places. Fortunately, my husband is an excellent carpenter and they do include wood glue with the screws used to put it together. We patched it up, then took about 2 hours to put it together, and added an additional 4 screws for extra support. That night we had a massive, unexpected storm and we expected to see the arbor strewn about the yard. It had been blown over, but was in one piece.

Overall, I do recommend this item if you are handy with wood and don't mind spending a little extra time putting it together. It is a great, expensive looking piece when completed.

Design appeal
I had to work with it to assemble it properly as some of the holes were a tight fit. Used the glue and added steel plates to the top of the arch as one had come apart. I sank the planter box feet into the ground so the box sat on the ground. To protect the wood I put down some landscape fabric and also lined the inside. Then I filled the planters with garden soil and planted bougainvillea. I like the look very much ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Planters can line a walkways or driveways, frame orchards, or grace entryways. Introduce an element of classic rustic charm to any outdoor area with this cedar planter. Crafted from attractive, sturdy western red cedar, the planter is 37 by 8-1/4 by 7-3/4 inches and features hidden steel-rod reinforcements, so you know it'll endure years of outdoor use. The cedar has been sealed with a clear preserve to weather rain and snow, and the planter comes with a plastic liner, so you can start planting right away. Some minimal assembly is required, but it takes only about 10 minutes. --Ariel Meadow Stallings ... Read more

Features

• 37" x 8 1/4" x 7 3/4"
• Made of western red cedar
• Treated with clear oil preservative
• Sturdy construction and plated hardware
• Made in USA

Reviews (3)

Good value
Exactly as pictured. Easy to assemble. Best used to display potted plants. Otherwise, add screen to the bottom to avoid losing soil through drainage gap.

A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO OUR YARD
We love our American woods planter. It was delivered to us within 48 hours and only took my husband 10 minutes to assemble. Very easy with great directions. In the future we will be adding more American Woods merchandise to our home. We gave it 5 stars.

unmatched scrapwood pieces
comes in pieces made of scrapwood that you are supposed to assemble yourself, but 3 of 6 boxes didn't fit together because of incorrect stpling that also split some of the wood. it did smell good. ... Read more