Be prepared for a heavy parcel to arrive, if you order a pair of these – about 18 kgs and 620 x 510 x 330 mm. That isnt a complaint but it may be useful to know. Id recommend opening the bottom of the box rather than the top, to make it easier to extract the contents. Having said that, the instructions and fixing bolts are at the top. But you can extract those once everything else is out, or open the top as well so that you can flatten the box when finished.
They go together easily enough and are comfortable, with more back support than on most bar stools. The gas struts work well although Ive found with others that they tend to stop maintaining the chosen height after a year or two. These may be better.
The leather has a pleasant, matte, slightly orange peel finish. Its similar to the look of matte paint applied with a roller. We like it. Were not sure about the quilted finish but its at least different. It wipes clean easily enough.
Regarding colour, be aware the black bases show every little speck of dust and dirt they pick up, so need frequent cleaning. White and grey seem better in that respect. Chrome is best but of course that needs polishing, so doesnt really help.
A word of warning, if you have young children about. They cant resist constantly swinging on bar stools that let them, crashing the backrests into whatever surface theyre sitting at, potentially damaging the leather. Fixed seats prevent that.
I hope thats vaguely helpful. Were pleased with the stools. They seem a little pricey, at ￡159.99 per pair, but if you like the appearance theyre probably worth it.
Good bar stools, perhaps a little pricey?
Be prepared for a heavy parcel to arrive, if you order a pair of these – about 18 kgs and 620 x 510 x 330 mm. That isnt a complaint but it may be useful to know. Id recommend opening the bottom of the box rather than the top, to make it easier to extract the contents. Having said that, the instructions and fixing bolts are at the top. But you can extract those once everything else is out, or open the top as well so that you can flatten the box when finished. They go together easily enough and are comfortable, with more back support than on most bar stools. The gas struts work well although Ive found with others that they tend to stop maintaining the chosen height after a year or two. These may be better. The leather has a pleasant, matte, slightly orange peel finish. Its similar to the look of matte paint applied with a roller. We like it. Were not sure about the quilted finish but its at least different. It wipes clean easily enough. Regarding colour, be aware the black bases show every little speck of dust and dirt they pick up, so need frequent cleaning. White and grey seem better in that respect. Chrome is best but of course that needs polishing, so doesnt really help. A word of warning, if you have young children about. They cant resist constantly swinging on bar stools that let them, crashing the backrests into whatever surface theyre sitting at, potentially damaging the leather. Fixed seats prevent that. I hope thats vaguely helpful. Were pleased with the stools. They seem a little pricey, at ￡159.99 per pair, but if you like the appearance theyre probably worth it.