If you buy the dark wood, have you noticed it is wearing badly?
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No, it's in fact still looks almost like new though we use it every day several times a day. There is a very little wear on the edges where baby's arms come, but I didn't even notice it till I took a close look at the chair because of this question. It's nothing that a brown marker can't fix. What looks pretty worn is the cushions and plastic tray...
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The chair I bought from amazon actually cracked! I contacted the seller and they had the vendor send me another chair. The chair from the vendor was much more sturdy and a much darker stain. I haven't had any problems since.
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Hi Josephine. The set is holding up well and looks nice. A drawback is, the wood must be oiled. I did it initially last year after the set arrived. The first time takes effort because the wood is "thirsty" and needs a good amount of oil. I did it again when I got the furniture out for the summer and the oiling part wasn't as time-consuming the second time, but I had to to sand some darkened areas before doing the oiling and that was extra maintenance. I don't mind this effort myself, by you will want to consider whether you want to do that work. It's definitely a higher quality of patio furniture than other sets I saw. Sincerely, Margret Johnston Hi Josephine. The set is holding up well and looks nice. A drawback is, the wood must be oiled. I did it initially last year after the set arrived. The first time takes effort because the wood is "thirsty" and needs a good amount of oil. I did it again when I got the furniture out for the summer and the oiling part wasn't as time-consuming the second time, but I had to to sand some darkened areas before doing the oiling and that was extra maintenance. I don't mind this effort myself, by you will want to consider whether you want to do that work. It's definitely a higher quality of... » Read More Hi Josephine. The set is holding up well and looks nice. A drawback is, the wood must be oiled. I did it initially last year after the set arrived. The first time takes effort because the wood is "thirsty" and needs a good amount of oil. I did it again when I got the furniture out for the summer and the oiling part wasn't as time-consuming the second time, but I had to to sand some darkened areas before doing the oiling and that was extra maintenance. I don't mind this effort myself, by you will want to consider whether you want to do that work. It's definitely a higher quality of patio furniture than other sets I saw. Sincerely, Margret Johnston « Show Less
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I don't have my info handy but I remember when I was looking I thought there was another well known brand that looked very similar. I have had mine for about a year and a half now and no issues so far. Knock on wood. Good luck.
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I believe the wood color on this item is darker than the Cross Island collection.
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Probably, but all wood in contact with earth will do what wood naturally does - deteriorate over time.
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Yes!! After about a year of use. I've tried scrubbing it clean, but it still has black discoloration. Any ideas about how to resolve this?
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For the 7mins i had it out the box, as far as I remember it was dark brown! I opened the box started to put it together, the wood was shabby and uneven. I put it right back in the box sent it back to the seller. Good luck if you purchase!
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Well when it first arrived, it is indeed smooth as I suppose the top layer is treated. With several usage and washing, there will be wear and tear, and it will not be as smooth as before and also depend on how it is being used. Wood being a natural material, there are grains and texture on it. It was not a big deal for me and I did not have to do anything to it.
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I'd say probably not. Mine came with a dark cherrywood finish but I know there were different finishes available.
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The wood looks stained, but with a clear coat. The wood's original light color does not seem to have been altered or darkened.
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No I have not and I do not recommend it. It is not fake looking it is a very rich cherry wood.
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Mine are not like the picture; to me the picture makes them look cartoonish. Mine do have a subtle dark gold color, but you can see the wood grain through it; it's like a stain, more than a paint. The inlay design is quite lovely also, with the subtle difference in tone and texture as opposed to a stark contrasting difference. But that picture makes me think of some horrific rendezvous between Ronald McDonald and a Wood Elf; McLegolas, ewww >.<
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I haven't had any issues with my darks. About to fold a load and have a pair of dark rinse denim that still looks awesome.
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yes, and it has accumulated dark spots and dirt stains that I've not been able to remove.
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I agree with Sam. Darker wood but well patterned, I use frequently and have had them nearly a year and they are still perfect. I have 3 sizes of these, I absolutely love them.
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The wood is very dark. Both the leather and the wood are quite a bit darker than the photo. Matches the leather very well.
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I've had mine for almost two years, main problem is the faux leather parts have deteriorated after the first year. I use them an average of 7 hrs per week.