Suncast Elements Club Chair with Storage - Lightweight, Resin, All-Weather Storage Chair - Built in Storage Capacity up to 11 lbs. - White

I wish amazon allowed you to give stars by individual categories (assembly, appearance, price, functionality, etc.) because it's hard to assign stars for some items. This is the case with the Suncast elements club chair with storage.Let's start with appearance: OK. Like many have written previously, it's molded plastic and it looks like plastic. So if you're looking for something with a designer appearance, look elsewhere. Could the company have used a different material so that the plastic really attempted to fake a weave like wicker? One would think so. This isn't a cheap chair (prices on amazon have varied from the high $80s to almost $130 in the weeks that I watched it.).You can somewhat overcome the appearance by using colorful seat and back cushions--and make no mistake: You will need a back cushion unless you like falling back into a chair (It's clear in the pix for this item that the seat goes up in the front, and down in the back. Focusing the eye on the color takes it away from fake plastic.Now, about that plastic. It looks to be pretty durable. The issue to me with white anything is how well it cleans, and whether it gets dirtier in the first place due to the material it's made from. This would apply here. This was a new item but it already had all kinds of dark smudges and stains scattered at various parts of the individual pieces. Some came clean with a bit of dish liquid and water applied with a Mr. Clean sponge. Others, not so much. There were also bits and pieces of "threads" coming off in different parts.Durability is an issue whether or not you use this outdoors (we aren't) and I can't address that. Sturdiness, I can. I'm short (but not thin) and both myself and several others (guys included) who are heavier tried it out and it really did a good job of supporting their weight. This chair won't fall over and it's not likely to be blown away either unless we're talking mega mega storms. I'm short (5 foot 2 inches) and my feet were a bit above the ground. Good back height for me, but I'm not sure someone who is very tall would be as comfortable.The seat, without cushions, is comfortable enough but extended seating would require a pillow. Measure yourself before ordering because this is a large seat and you may or may not want cushions that take up the whole space.Now, let me address the issue of assembly. If I could, I would give one star for this. I'm a veteran of furniture assembly. I mean I have put together a lot of furniture from various stores, manufacturers, etc. Rarely have I encountered anything like this. As someone who reads the actual directions and counts the pieces BEFORE attempting assembly (I"ve learned the hard way to do it. Nothing worse than starting and realizing: Oops. Can't any further. Missing pieces), I caution you to do the same.I will tell you this. Read the instructions, then, don't try to literally follow them. I forget which step became a problem but I know there was a reference to securing screws in four holes. Except there were no holes indicated (whether pre-drilled or not). Fortunately, I had a friend here and she pitched in and basically said: Oh, they expect YOU to make the holes with the screw when you want to place the seat. OK. Lots of pressure and hard on my hands, but done.The instructions are poorly written. Very confusing and inaccurate in several places. That's just the text. WORSE, far worse: The illustrations. It's nice that pieces are lettered. However, there is no indication of top and bottom (what would it take to include an arrow?) and with things like the seat bottom and some other bits, you waste time and have to be very careful. (Again, following instructions created more problems. When my friend and I just attempted to do a "visual" construction, we did far better.Theoretically, given that it doesn't have that many pieces, it should have taken less time and less effort (physically and otherwise). I would advise having a second person around because you need someone to hold one of the pieces tightly while you create the screw holes, whether you do by hand or with a drill.I wish this chair came in a slightly smaller size but it seems to fit the bill for our needs (a solid chair to read in a room that has little space for furniture). Truthfully, we got this because every chair we loved (regular furniture) was either way way way too expensive (chairs that cost more than sofas? Yes) or did not seem all that sturdy and durable.Think carefully about where and how you will use this. And whether appearance is very important to use. If you're looking for practical, functional and sturdy, it gets four stars. BUT...don't expect assembly to be a breeze.Last, we very much like the box it was shipped in. It was well-sealed (a rarity these days); had a handle which hopefully ensured that UPS (or whomever) kept it upright, and had no holes in it (most boxes these days come falling apart at the seams, literally, and with holes. Especially anything this heavy.)Depending on what size seat cushion you get, it may or may not fit into the storage area under the seat--this storage was something we really liked because in our tight space, we love double-duty and multipurpose pieces. FYI: We contemplated purchasing the side table, but after reading all the reviews detailing the problems with assembly, we passed. Why a company fails at the crucial level of assembly when they clearly pay attention elsewhere, is mystifying. I hope someone from the company is reading these reviews and takes action. These pieces could be classics and best-sellers for years with some small improvements.Last thoughts: While the size is rather large for young children, this is the kind of chair that makes practical sense for kids who would jump around on chairs, get up and down a lot and generally perhaps put a lot of wear and tear on something.I can't say how the plastic holds up in terms of stains, cleanability after water/dirt exposure, but if you can live with what having white anything entails, it could fit the bill.

I had my eye on these chairs from the beginning of summer and when the price dropped below $100, I bought a couple for my front porch. Now I can have some comfy, good looking chairs and stash my potting soil and tools out of sight. I did have a little trouble putting the first one together, as there were a couple of steps that could have been better explained, so I will give you a couple of tips to save you some time. Of course, you have to identify all the parts first, then you fasten the two side pieces onto the base with these large plastic screws that you fasten with an Allen-type driver (supplied). I thought I would not be able to access the screws later, so I cranked them down as hard as I could, which made it harder to pop the bottom piece in. Afterward, I realized if you left them a little loose, it makes it easy to push the bottom into place, then you can tighten the screws later. (In fact, they tell you to retighten every 3 months and provide a little slot to keep the tool inside the base) The only other tricky parts have to do with small metal screws that you are supposed to use on the bottom as well as on a metal bracket. There are NO holes prepunched for these to fit in, although there are slight depressions in the plastic on the bottom to show you where they go; for the bracket, just center in the slot on the underneath front of the lift-up seat section and screw them through the plastic. They go right in. I thought the bracket went in the back, which was confusing, until I figured out it actually is intended to keep the seat from sliding forward while you are sitting in it. To access the storage area, you lift up on the seat and slide it forward at the same time. Anyway, the seat is sturdy and comfortable, with plenty of room. You do not have to have cushions, but I found some I could not resist at L*we's. The bottom one was about 3 inches thick and the top one was a little over 1 inch. Even though I am using the storage area for other stuff, I thought I'd see how the cushions fit in the storage area. There was plenty of room for one thick one, but a bit crowded when adding the thinner one. Just a thought: if you are going to have the chairs in the open and not under a shelter, the cushions could get wet in a heavy rain, as there are spaces on either side of the sliding seat, so you will need to keep an eye on that. I have had several deck storage products made by Suncast over the years and they hold up very well.

I am a 72 yr old woman and I put 2 of these chairs together all by myself this morning. Have to say, the first one took me about 45 minutes and I had the same complaints that others did about the lack of predrilled holes for the screws. But, it can be done, and if you tap a starter hole with a hammer and nail, the screws go in. Then, the "bottom" of the seat (not the seat you sit on), was tough. Instructions said to 'push up hard until you hear a click'. Right. Almost lost my shoulders. BUT, just as I was about to give up, I decided to grab the chair by its sides, lean myself back and push hard with my feet! Clicked in like a dream. Now the seat part you sit on was a bit on the hard side as well. Instructions say to lower the seat into the slots. HA. First, make sure you have the front and back correct. The little blue oval tag goes at the back. Don't take that off until you're done 'cause it's a great guide for front and back. Eventually, it all slid into place and the backrest was simple. Some people have said they couldn't get the seat to lift. Well, read the directions! It specifically says to 'pull the seat forward and then lift up'. Easy as pie. Finished with the lift? Lower the seat and push it back. SO, all in all it was terrific. My old muscles are a little sore even using a ratchet screwdriver. Old is old, what can I say. What I can say is, I took both out to the porch, grabbed my Kindle and a huge glass of iced tea and found utter comfort in the oversized seat where you can even curl your legs up if you want, and the back fits your own back like it was made just for you. This is a sturdy chair and I am pleased as punch with them and pleased with myself for doing the job with my own 2 hands. Thanks, SunCast, for a great product!

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So happy to find these! Such a sturdy, durable chair. I bought two of these before the pandemic and then couldn't order any more when I realized what a great chair they are. So I was so happy to find these. I have had two for over three years. Leave them outside year round in Canadian winter. Just power wash in the spring - and the chairs look like new. The compartment isn't the easiest to open, and we don't use it. I am not sure it would prevent water from getting in during a heavy rain. However I would buy these again in a heartbeat.