Customer reviews for Cambridge Casual Catalina Teak Sectional Sofa Patio Set, 8pc forMember photos









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Great purchase and price
This product exceeded my expectations. I debated purchasing patio furniture without being able to sit in it and test it out for comfort; however, after visiting multiple stores and not finding what I was looking for I decided to purchase this set. I ordered the red/orange cushions. They are a bright coral color. I love that the top and bottom cusions Velcro to the teak wood base. We have had several gatherings and the cusions have remained in place. The cushions are also very comfortable. They are a great thickness. This is a large piece of furniture. It seats 7 people comfortably. It arrived in three boxes and my husband assembled it by himself with no difficulty. Once we arranged the pieces the way we liked, we screwed the pieces together. The pieces have remained together and in place. This is a great piece of furniture for the price.
Blue Fabric FADES!
We purchased this teak sectional set with the blue cushions for our Northern California patio. It was delivered on time and assembly went smoothly. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wood and how comfortable the cushions were to sit on. The blue color of the fabric was beautiful. Key word "WAS". We have owned this sectional exactly one month and the blue fabric cushions have faded severely! The color is now a dull grey. We flipped one seat cushion and took a side by side picture of the faded exposed area to the underside "non-exposed". The different is as heart breaking as it is infuriating. We wanted to LOVE this seating set but are very disappointed that this manufacturer dropped the ball when selecting the fabric. I wish I could post the pictures of how severely and rapidly the color faded from the fabric in a matter of four weeks. This site doesn't allow for pictures so you will have to take my word for it. We spent so much time researching reviews on-line and finally decided on this set based on the 5 star reviews. I find it interesting that it "appears" no one else has experienced this faded fabric issue with the blue cushions. So, to avoid someone else making the same mistake, I felt it necessary bring this important issue to light. Our one month old outdoor seating set looks like it has been baking in the sun for four years, not four weeks!! This is a large set with a lot of cushions! Spend your money wisely. Pay a little more for quality fabric (which was NOT an option here). I learned my lesson the hard way. You get what you pay for.
We Love This Set!
My boyfriend and I bought this set last Spring, in 2010. We did stain the wood and so far its held up well over the past year. The white cushions CAN be a little daunting to keep clean, but they do spot clean very well. Last year, I wash all the cushions on my deck, with Oxyclean and a hose. This year, I decided to actually remove the foam and batting from inside and wash the covers in the washing machine Be careful when removing and reinserting not to put too much stress on the zipper ends of the opening. I had a few cushions come unstitched and the zipper fall off....easy to put back on and stitch back up, but better to handle with care to prevent that. I developed a roll-up technique when putting the foam back in the slip cover. Roll it into to thirds and insert in. This takes the stress off the zipper stitching. As far as washing, I washed them on hot, with Tide Stain Releaser and a couple of cups of Oxy Clean, as well as detergent. I washed them in about 3 batches. THEY LOOK BRAND NEW!!!!!!!!!!
Great Furniture
I purchased this set Spring 2010 - It has far exceeded my expectations!!! It is very sturdy and comfortable. The cushions do not move around when you sit on it. All of our guests rave over this set. However, it is challenging to keep the light cushions clean. I have found a hand held mini vac works best. I have also cleaned them once due to a little midew starting to show. I used a cap of Clorox Clean-up in a bowl of water - and a scrub brush. Rinse off with a water hose and let them dry in the sun. They turned out better than new!! I also decided to use spray on Scotch Guard which has made a world of difference. I'm thinking I will need to vacuum 1x per week and clean 1x per season. Even with the extra work I highly recommend this set. You will love it!!!!
Thrilled!!
I ordered this set to replace my old sofa style set. Needed something that would hold up to the elements better. Wow! It's considerably bigger but still allows me the same versatility of rearranging the pieces for whatever I'm doing. The cushions are nice and around 6 inches thick. Love that they velcro around to keep them from blowing around (though I do take them inside every time.) It's seems very solid but is still easy to move. Wish I would've found this sooner!
Beware of cushions!
We've owned this piece for about 4 years and now need new cushions. They are an odd size and we cannot find them ANYWHERE. Called the number for the manufacturer which now goes straight to voice mail AND it's a totally different company. Typical of Sam's products.
Great Outdoor Seating
Compared this to the sectional pieces at Pottery Barn - which I love. Price - about 30% less - and although white cushions impractical, still very pleased. Well-made, looks nice. We use in an outdoor seating area at the beach - and everyone is impressed. Would like to be able to buy matching accessories - such as side table and buffet. White cushions come with black marks that when sucked out with vacuum - come out. They should tell you this - BEFORE you try to remove with spot remover. Overall - very happy.
Fine Outdoor Furniture!
A little bit of work to assemble, but worth it. We applied linseed oil to the wood to give it a rich look, and it is the finest outdoor furniture I've seen. The white cusions attract dirt/stains easily, but we scotchguarded them and it helps. I especially like that you can configure the individual chairs as you like, and attach them for greater stability.
Verified Purchase
Great Patio set
wow what a great patio set very heavy duty...much more so then most of the stores where we shopped. Excellent craftmanship and everything fit together perfectly except for one piece, I will contact the manufacturer today and if that problem can be resolved I will give it a 5 star plus rating
Six Years - Still Great!!
We bought this set in 2011 and, at that time, off white was the only color available. Although we had a covered patio, I worried about how this set would hold up with exposure to heat and humidity (deep south here). I admit to being lazy and did not want to get furniture that had to be babied. This was a great choice for us! Set is very well made and sturdy. I was initially intimidated by the number of boxes delivered, but assembly was relatively fast and easy. Furniture comes with bolts to arrange a permanent configuration, but we like to change it, so did not use. Modular pieces make this a very functional set! Pieces are heavy enough to stay in place, so no need to bolt together. Cushions are a little stiff, but quite thick and have two layers of batting on each side. Covers are removable with well made zippered openings. It is not a simple matter to remove the covers, but I have only needed to remove them twice in six years. Both times were to wash the covers and they are easy to clean and still look new. I chose not to use teak oil, but decided to let the wood weather and they are a light silvery gray. My one maintenance concession is to wash the pieces down using dish detergent, a hose, and a rag, at the start of the summer season. As I said, we do have a covered porch, so the cushions don't really get wet, but even with off white fabric, the cushions look like new! We store the cushions in winter and they are quite large and require a good amount of storage space. I was reluctant to spend so much money for furniture without seeing and feeling. However, comparable sets at our local stores were twice the cost, so we took the risk and could not be more pleased. I fully expect to get another ten years of use from this set! I highly recommend!!






