4-Piece Black PE Rattan Patio Set with Cushions for Outdoor Garden Relaxation

I have this set for 5 years exactly today. I live in New York so the set is out in the sun for about two to three months out of the year and then shrink wrapped through the fall and winter. Last year all of the arm rests started to crack and shred apart. I have two sets of this set and all of the armrests are destroyed from the sun. It’s was a great set but it will not hold up to the sun and again only in the sun for a couple of months, so it basically lasted 4 years. If you want to buy new sets every 4 years then this set is great of not I wouldn’t keep it in the sun.The assembly was AWFUL and the pieces don’t line up, leaving large gaps between the arm of the chair and seat. The cushions are paper thin and definitely need new cushions and pillows.The glass table has gaps between the seams but is great in the rain. The water beads off and never leaves residue behind.Chairs are uncomfortable, but truly, just needs thicker cushions and I think it’ll be comfy.Definitely overpricedThis set looked like such a good deal I bought it immediately! Then, I looked at the reviews and was a little worried about assembly and quality.As soon as I finished assembling it i was in love with it. It's not the highest quality but it looks it. I spent $700 on our last metal patio set and this is hands down nicer! Now my husband actually sits outside with me in the mornings when I have my coffee.My main caution is that the arm chairs have a difficult time fitting together. The holes don't match up exactly and it takes some muscle to fit them together enough to get the screws in. But, this was only the case with the chairs not the love seat or the table.Two other things of note are that you do not get extra screws. The only thing they give you spares of are the washers. And finally, I saw a review where someone said they were sent two of the same side panels and couldn't assemble their chairs which had me worried about mine. When I went to put it together I noticed that left and right sides were assigned part numbers 2 and 4. A quick review of the parts I was sent revealed I only had part 2 and not part 4s. Don't panic! My parts were all labeled incorrectly for the sides but the pieces were all there! Don't just go off of what the number says try the parts out for your self and hopefully it will turn out the way mine did.I would absolutely order this again and recommend it to anyone looking for an upgrade to their patio set.Shipping was right on, and the description was a fair representation. I knew I wasn't buying the top of the line, but rather a reasonably priced set that I could count on for several years of dependable use. I have worked most of my career in construction and know my way around a tool box. Yet, I still managed to strip out one of the screws. Make sure you get ALL the screws started before tightening ANY of them. Make sure all screws are turning properly in their threaded holes. If it begins to be difficult within the first couple of turns, back it out and try again. There are not enough screws engineered in this to mess up very many. Packaging was ok except notably the hardware package. There were loose screws and washers rattling around inside the box while most of them were packaged in a taped bag. As a consequence, I had to provide some of my own washers. The cushions were not as thick as I had hoped, but are pretty much as depicted. Could have been better, but could have been a whole lot worse.Update 5/2021: 5 years later The cushions are getting a bit thin but the patio set still looks great. My deck is northeast facing so get sunlight only in the morning. I move them to garage every fall, I don’t think the plastic can withstand the cold winters in NJ. Maybe that’s why some reviews say they are breaking apart, too much sun or too cold?Original Review 6/2016I took a chance and ordered this set without any review. I am so glad that i did. The chairs and sofa are very sturdy and comfortable. They are on the small side though.Delivery was fast, ordered on Sunday and received on wed. The shipment consists three large boxes. It took me about 2 hours to put together. i've never assembled any furniture before so i say its pretty easy to assemble Just lay all the pieces on the floor and use common sense. There are three different sizes of metal screws so make sure you use the right one.The pictures of the black set on amazon show no back cushion and the seat cushion color is grey. The actual set I received has back cushions and the color of the cushions is white.i actually liked white better than grey.If you are looking for something for a small patio or deck space, i highly recommend this set! good quality and much sturdy compared to those in $200 range.I shopped for months and almost got a few cheaper sets. I chose this one based on style, color, quality, ease of assembly (comparatively) and of course the price.Style - Very good modern quality design. Looks pricey. Glass is blacked out. All hardware is black.Color - Deep black (exactly what i wanted).Quality - Beyond expectations.Ease of assembly - Very simple and easy. There's only 2 different size screws for hardware. No nuts to deal with.*I would suggest an auto screwdriver or drill w/ hex bit but you can hand crank everything with the supplied hex wrench (yes, it hurts after a while). Just be sure to go back and tighten everything up later. Instructions mention you may need to re-tighten anyway.Other things to note: The pillows are thin and there is no back pillow but the material is stretchy and flexes which gives a comfortable feel. I like that the 4 pillows are the same size as you can easily store them until you're ready to use the furniture or even just use it without.The backrest portion of the furniture is a nice height and decently vertical and supportive. I'm 6'1" with a bad back. This set fits me perfect.Nice to get a product that is exactly as described / reviewed at an incredibly reasonable price.Thank you Baner Garden.