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14 years ago

I am about to place an order for these Pottery barn chairs and stools. Has anyone bought PB chairs/stools? If so, how have they held up, etc.?

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positano

14 years ago

I've had the PB Schoolhouse stools for 4 months and so far they are very nice. I have the mahogany finish. What I really like is the 26 inch height. I bought some previous that were standard 24 inch and they were just a little too short for my counter. The only thing that bothers me is that there are two rungs in the front. On my stool they are a little too close and it's uncomfortable to rest your foot. I'm thinking of taking it off and touching it up if needed.

Other than that I like them, they are pricey though. I had a coupon which helped a lot.

I also have PB parsons chairs with slipcovers that have lasted 10 years. Eventually I'll get new covers, maybe when the kids stop being so messy!

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judydel
Original Author
14 years ago
Hummm sorry to hear about the discomfort with the rungs. I'll have to look into that. I'm going to sit on the Isabella tomorrow . . . hopefully the store will also have the stool to sit on. Glad to hear that your parson's chairs have helld up so well. Ten years! That's a long time.
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katieob
14 years ago
Hi.

Just curious if you did some stool sitting yet? I'm planning on those stools in the espresso and I'd love to hear how they felt. I'm actually between those & the Aaron stools.

I'm thinking the woven seat might be good for toddler bums to not be slipping around....plus, adds a little warmth & texture to the kitchen.

Katie
judydel
Original Author
14 years ago
Katie,
I sat on the Napolean chair today (not the stool). I thought the chair was comfortable, and I'm hoping the stool "sits" the same. I also liked the Isabel chairs. They weren't as comfy, but they were okay . . . and very cute. I love the woven seats.
nicoletouk
14 years ago
I've had the Napolean chairs for almost ten years now, and they have been great. They have held up nicely through two kids and are still sturdy and wobble-free.

As I write this I am sitting on an upholstered Queen Anne chair from PB, and it is sturdy and very comfortable. I've had it a few months.

I have a good amount of furniture from PB in my home, and I have unfortunately learned that the case goods are pretty poorly made. I won't buy those again, but the chairs are great.

Nicole
crzyktchnlady
14 years ago
I have an earlier version of those chairs that are close to fifteen years old. They are still in great shape. Mine are the honey stain. The legs have some scratches and dings from years of restless feet, but they have aged very well. Haven't even had work done!! I still love them and am considering using them and the PB table I bought them with as a little kitchen corner table even after I remodel.
judydel
Original Author
14 years ago
WOW . . . thanks for the reviews. 10 years! 15 years! I didn't even know Pottery Barn was around then. Thanks everyone for your help. I'm so glad to hear that they are so well built. I need not hesitate to order them : )
crzyktchnlady
14 years ago
Judy - the amazing thing is that some of US were around then!
nicoletouk
14 years ago
Pottery Barn has been around a lot longer than a lot of us! It was founded in 1950, and then became part of the Williams-Sonoma company in the mid 80's.

Just another little snippet of useless information in my head that won't make me any money...

Nicole

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