Smith Hawken Club Chairs By dsnygrl on - Updated Sep 18, 2011
Last year when Target got in their patio furniture one set really stood out to us. It was the Smith & Hawken Marlton Conversation Collection. The collection is made of solid Malaysian hardwood and finished in a rosewood stain. The cushions are made of a weather resistant polyester fabric in a neutral beige color with a subtle strip. The collection includeds a loveseat, coffee table, a set of 2 club chairs, an ottoman and an accent table all of which are sold separately. We were looking for seating to add to our front porch and were interested in the set of club chairs and possibly the ottoman and 1 accent table. The thing that stopped us from getting them was the high price tag.
In September we went into Target to pick something up and as we passed the patio furniture area we noticed that it had been marked down to 50% off. We looked around and in the middle of the floor was a large box containing the 2 club chairs. The deal was too good to pass up so we purchased them.
The assembly of the chairs was actually easier than we expected and to our delight all the holes that were predrilled actually all matched up. If you have put together any furniture in the last few years you probably know how rare that can be. The assembly consisted of screwing together the seat, the back and the 2 side pieces. It took about an hour to put both of them together. The seat cushion attaches to the frame with straps so it does not slide out from under you while the back cushion is loose.
My only complaint on the set was the back cushion. Unlike the seat, the pillow that was inside was stuffed way to soft. It has the feel of a down pillow but does not provide enough support between your back and the wood frame. The cushion covers are removable and there is a zipper to open and close them. I solved the problem of the too soft cushion on a trip to Ikea. There I found to Euro square pillow stuffers that were just the right size. I brought them home and slid them into the cover and it solved the problem beautifully.
We get compliments on the set all the time when people come to visit and the kids love to sit out there with their friends
Cool kids not included in purchase price.
These chairs have been outside (on a covered deck) exposed to the elements for over 3 years now and are still in beautiful condition. The only maintenance we do to them is wash the covers on the cushions and rub the wood with teak oil once a year after pollen season. These were well worth the money.
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Smith & Hawken Marlton Conversation Collection Purchased at: Target Price: regular 310.00 sale 155.00
These sound really very nice. Glad you found them on sale!
Smith & Hawkin makes absolutely lovely things for the home and garden. I've had my eye on this set at Target. Like you, I'm going to pounce when I see them marked down. I appreciate your heads up on the back cushion and your work around. Simple, inexpensive and it works!!!
I'm looking for something like this for our new house. Thanks for the info!
I wonder if they have it this year? I'll have to head to Target this week. Just built a deck and looking for some furniture.
You manage to get such great deals! Teach me lol. My parents are actually looking for patio furniture so I will tell them to check Target too. Great idea on buying the extra pillow stuffer's. I hate when chairs don't have enough support. Oh and yes, when putting something together the biggest problem is usually getting the pieces to line up. It is terrific that you didn't have that problem with this. That makes a huge difference! Thanks for the information. I will pass it along to my parents.
50% off, what another GREAT deal! They sound beautiful too. And weather resistant fabric too? I am so jealous:0) My chairs are metal with faded cushions on them! You have the best luck:0)
What a shopper you are...I need to get some tips from you. Sounds like a great deal.
We saw these and didn't buy them at full price, I guess we missed the sale.
Oh my, the set sounds so beautiful in your description and I can just picture how lovely it must be. We need some new patio furniture for this year and I will be sure to check for something like this set
This set of patio furniture is beautiful isn't it?! What a fantastic sale price you got! I loved your thorough description of the set!