SuncastBMWB5000 Love Seats 20 inches, Java

We settled on this item while looking for a durable, poly-resin, outdoor loveseat with built-in storage and a fau-wicker look at a reasonable price. Real wicker doesn't hold up well where we live and we didn't want to cover the loveseat when not in use, so we ordered the Suncast Elements Loveseat in Java even though there weren't any customer reviews at the time. Quite a leap for me as I rarely purchase an item with zero reviews. Amazon originally quoted five weeks to deliver with free prime shipping, but we received it one week. Thanks Amazon!The loveseat arrived on our doorstep in a rather large box clearly indicating what was inside and a "walmart, site to store" sticker on it, which I though was kind of funny considering we ordered it from Amazon. It came disassembled in seven pieces along with all the necessary bits to put it together minus a standard Philips head screwdriver. I opted to use a cordless drill to make securing the plastic pieces a bit easier, although a screwdriver would have worked just fine. We assembled it in about 20min and carried it out to the patio. When fully assembled, it's very rigid and difficult to twist or bend; a nice, solid, piece of outdoor furniture.There's easily enough room for two average size people with a seating area of a little over 41" wide and 19" deep. The loveseat doesn't come with cushions, which the girlfriend prefers since now she can decide exactly what colors/designs she wants and they’ll go in the built-in storage when not in use. The built-in storage dimensions are 8" high in the front 6" high towards the rear (This offset is likely due to the leaned back seating position, which I find more comfortable) 41" wide and 18" deep. See my customer images for a visual.Pros:- Easy enough to assemble with one person- Clear assembly manual which includes pictures- Made in the USA!- Rigid when assembled- Built-in StorageCons:- Built-in Storage is somewhat exposed to the elements due to uneven interior surfaces of the storage compartment. Spiders will likely make a home here which is why I sealed it with http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YX98O. See customer images.- Seating area is 19" deep but the internal storage is only 18" deep forcing me to store the 19" cushion we purchased at an angle and wasting storage space.

Love this item! I read and carefully considered all of the reviews before deciding decided to purchase this loveseat. I am absolutely so glad I did! One of my biggest concerns was assembly, because I'm not exactly a spring chicken anymore and with my boyfriend out of town assembly was all on me. I even left it sitting in the box for a day because I dreaded putting it together. But to my surprise, it was actually a breeze. I only used a phillips head screwdriver, didn't need a mallet or hammer to 'bang' any pieces together. I didn't even need to drill the holes. Just put firm and consistent pressure where indicated and the screws went through really pretty darn easily. I forgot to time how long assembly took me, but it couldn't have taken more than 25-30 minutes. And it's perfect for my balcony!Granted, I've only had it a few days but it sure seems solid and should last me a while. The resin (not sure of the official name of it) is so solid, I think it would take a heck of a lot to bend or damage it.Of course, it didn't come with a cushion but I knew that. You definately need a cushion if you plan on spending much time on it:) Once I had the loveseat assembled and knew I liked it, I ordered one online here that fits perfectly. It is so comfortable now that I have spent time every morning and evning on it and fully plan on enjoying it as long as the weather holds out:)The only negative of this experience, and I do mean ONLY, was the shipping and arrival time. But my review of the shipping experience is separate.

We like these because they are easy to wipe off, should be zero maintenance (no painting or anything), and are durable and comfortable enough. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the quality of the plastic molding at the joints was not perfect, but good enough to get them assembled ok. With our old patio set, we would have to go get the cushions from the garage anytime we wanted to sit on the patio, since leaving them out made them wet and moldy. We often just sat on the bare straps made to hold the cushions, which was uncomfortable. Also, the old set rusted and looked pretty bad for several years before we finally tossed them (12 years old, but still). Because of these problems, we were drawn to the Suncast ELEMENTS set since they don't have cushions and will never rust. It would be nice if they could sit out all Winter (in the North), and then be usable after a quick wipe with a washcloth in Spring. The Suncast set seem to be strong and durable and will never need painting, but since they are brand new, it will take some time to see if they will hold up. As long as they don't break before we want to throw them away, we will be very happy with this purchase. We also like to support products made in the U.S.A. when available.