Reviewers stating to assemble that they drop the chair into the base. What base? Also people stating they love the swivel chairs. What swivel???
289798
The chair comes shipped in two parts, the base and the seat. The seat has a pole that easily goes into the base, takes less than a minute to insert and secure. The swivel/rocking of the chair once assembled is very nice and comfortable. The chair swivels from side to side and backward motion as you sit in it as much or as little as you prefer. It's not a four legged stand to the ground chair.
289799
No real base, you have a ring that bolts hold the legs intact. Swival just mens the chair will turn around on the base, chair drops into the circular base. This goes together pretty simple, ring is about tto ft below the table top, three ft above the ground. Excellent quality set.
1798776
There will always be a bad apple whether its the product or the person reviewing it. Sometimes people just have bad luck with products. But we haven't regretted our purchase for even a second. We love it. Good luck with yours if you get it. Just be sure to do the support on the bottom the proper way and I think you'll be really pleased with it. We may have gone a little overboard on the framing of the base but that's how we roll. Lol
2268635
I've purchased 2 dozen of these chairs and they do not swivel. The only ones that I have found that actually swivel are the type that permanently attach to the floor like 50's diners. They are out there but you will pay a hefty price for them. Good luck.
803390
The chair does not tilt back...or if it does, I have yet to discover that feature. I should mention that it comes with very inadequate instructions. Even those for putting it together were pretty useless. Fortunately, it isn't all that difficult to work out anyway. And there is no other information included. So there might be a feature I missed. OTOH, it's a very comfortable and good looking chair and I'm pretty happy with it.
390429
I wish I would have seen these comments before trying to assemble ours! NO manual and we had a heck of a time getting them put together. Same issue with the holes not lining up, I'm wondering if it would have been easier if we didn't tighten the screws all the way until they were all in....I don't know? We nearly stripped our screws but muscled through it and got them assembled. Really cool chair; just a pain to assemble.
1899641
When I placed my order the ad was with the swivel chairs. I had not received my order when the ad changed so I emailed the company. They told me that the ad is no longer for swivel chairs. Its a different patio set.
42262
Mine did not come assembled. And, yes, it was tricky. But I am very good at putting furniture together. I've done maybe 2 dozen pieces. It took me a while to figure it out - but worth the effort. It is a very sturdy step-stool/chair. And beautiful. Everyone who comes in my kitchen comments on it. However - once assembled, please be careful when using it as a step-stool. The bottoms of the legs are slippery and if you are not careful, the stool slides around and can send you tumbling. I nearly fell twice until I figured out that is a definite possibility.
669381
The base on Mine that attatches to the bottom of the chair was not welded properly it just had 2 holder tacks without them coming back and welding it properly. I would steer clear of this brand since weight limits do not matter if they have shoddy workmanship and bad QA.
1872631
I am at work and the chair is at home; therefore, I can say with being 5'2" tall that the chair goes fairly low. This chair is pretty light weight & every time I rise, it swivels to the right on it's own (annoys me greatly). My 6"3" husband sits in it and with his 250lbs; that probably caused some malfunction. I am just wanting to state that it is attractive but not super duty.
2060597
if you meant that you were having trouble attaching the seat to the arms (already attached to the chair back) then i would suggest try putting the seat on first. if you meant that you were having trouble attaching the seat to the base via the screws.....well. make sure you are using the longer screws for this task. the directions have a mistake and usually make you attach the chair back to the arms with the wrong (longest) screws. use the longest screws and line it up. it might take some doing but you should be able to position it correctly. try screwing one screw a little first, and then going diagonally across to the other side and screwing another in partially. then connect the other two and tighten evenly to prevent it from damaging the screw slots. thats the best advice i have for you. if you cant manage that, maybe let someone else do it (ooh, like maybe someone you are angry at. that would be pretty good punishment. and they might even be able to do it lol).
2049866
we returned ours. It had a part missing. Paid as much postage to return it then we paid for the chair. Really was a dumb move. Should have kept it anyway.
2028416
It turns in FULL circles, not just swiveling motion. So yep, it swivels too. This is an EXCELLENT chair. Super comfortable, great back support, goes up and down with ease, goes together (literally) in seconds, rolls great and is really affordable. I worked retail for years and this chair is, hands-down, one of the best I've ever seen. The only thing it doesn't have are arms, but if you're fine without them - you can't go wrong with this one. I love mine. Anyhow, good luck with your choice and have the best of days!
1496775
Hi Mary, I am an Interior Designer. I ordered 2 of these for an office that I remodeled and put in a taller countertop to use as a desk/work area. They have not said anything, about the chairs not being great. Believe me, they are very vocal about everything. I hope this helps. Janet Pride
1922331
This is the chair I bought to go with it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007AUAT1I. It's not perfect craftsmanship, but for the price, it's great. It's comfy, looks nice and easy to put together. I bought it for $107 last year though.
903266
All you have to do is put in a screw in the bottom of the chair for the swivel mechanism. Super easy!
144001
I do not have any bases for sale. I did convert our recliner to a swivel recliner using a base like the one above. It did require some manufacturing of square tubing to connect the chair to the base. Look at your recliner and see how it is connected to the base now. That should give you an idea. I believe I used a 24" base. Good luck.
309607
The back is off the chair when delivered. You may have to take it out to the box and carry the base in and then the back.