Christopher Knight Home Phinnaeus Polyester Beige Fabric Dining Chair (Set of 2), 2-Pcs Set

[For those who don’t wish to invest the time into consuming a lengthy review, I personally assure you as someone who has put significant time into researching comparable options options prior to my purchase & who has had multiple successful first-hand endeavors purchasing these chairs, they are worthy of purchasing all-around.] For those who do: I have directly encountered, both through my own personal use as well as purchases for others, three different versions of this chair; it is undoubtably a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking to bring the enduring chic of this particular oval-back Louis XVI chair silhouette, one that has persisted since it’s debut in the late-1700’s/early-1800’s, into their home. I’ll only take the time to touch upon a few of the only aspects I’ve found aren’t being held in high praise: -The packaging is more than suffice & it is a simple enough task for most anyone to quickly and efficiently assemble each individual chair; in fact, the completion of putting them together is just enough to make the purchase that much more satisfying, & the item(s) more “yours”, upon completion without ever truly burdening you physically or mentally. -On topics relating to quality of construction; as far as the weight & more top-heavy build of the product, in regards to the latter first, simply look at the shape of the chair itself and you’ll discover that this is a [not uncommon] characteristic of these Louis chairs that is in fact hundreds of years old—certainly not something that is unique, or of unusually greater emphasis, to this particular maker/model of chair—&, to touch upon the subject of weight, there is nothing abnormal about it &, anyone who has ever studied or physically come in contact with authentic antique chairs(or furniture, in general) of any type will have learned that, just as humans have evolved & their average size has increasingly grown higher over time, the scale of furniture has done so in kind meaning that, throughout the history of this shape of Louis chair, these chairs inevitably fall on the heavier side in its evolution. My most favorable component of the Phinnaeus chair(s) is one that I believe is most beneficial to buyers with children/pets or simply any potential customers who are hoping they won’t be shopping for dining(or, as effectively, side) chairs again for quite some time and wish to find a product that undoubtably provides a noteworthy presentation—without need to bring up talk of price point directly following comments on how good they look—while featuring strong bones that can withstand [actual] use(& being used without an all-consuming worry of having to treat them as if they’re precious.. bc people have things to do(&, I mean, even if they don’t..)); they are composed with arguably the most family-friendly, wear-resistant materials that anyone could hope for at any price. As a renter, I utilize them in more of a bistro-oriented design directly in my very poorly-ventilated kitchen &, fortunately for me, they are built to last—& do so in a way in which they remain aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Any grime that builds up on them is easily remedied with no more than a damp towel & mild dish detergent(..& mine are bright white & a very light french(ish) blue). Their upholstery is a high-grade poly fabric &—now, consider that I have my chairs paired with a vintage Napoleon III armchair outfitted with a 100% french linen slipcover atop a humanely-sourced, leopard-print-dyed steer hide layered over a jute/wool rug while often employing a Mongolian fur runner on the table in the colder months—anyone who may attempt to argue that a poly fabric is a ‘lesser’ material to outfit these chairs with as opposed to the list of luxury options is doing so largely absent any real-world, real-life reason or logic. For chairs being used around food &/or children, you can not have a better upholstery choice. Add to that the fact that they are incredibly comfortable for any duration you may sit in them. Finally, they are made with real wood; if I’m not mistaking them with another Louis XVI-version of chair from CKH, these chairs use rubberwood. I know they’re made of real wood either way but, if I am correct, rubberwood is one of the strongest, most durable species of wood used in furniture as well as one of the most scratch-resistant. Christopher Knight may have once been one of the most recognizable [genuine] child stars in the world(&, briefly, a reality star to lesser success) but, rather than playing up that aspect of his life as a gimmick to sling these home goods, he(& his company) simply make trustworthy, durable pieces/products that most often exceed visual expectations, in ways that make them comparable to the releases from companies that are rungs above let alone those on it’s weight class, & allow that to speak for him. Barring any possible unfortunate event that is just as likely from any other brand, if you have the means, & opportunity, purchasing these chairs is an increasingly rare, worthwhile investment.

The chairs arrived in a box that had seen better days. I know it's hard to ship something fairly heavy and big in volume. However, the chairs and all parts where in perfect condition and in the box. Assembly is easy but follow the directions, I have put similar chairs together in the past and you do need to leave the bolts slightly loose until all in place. Then stand it up right on a hard surface and lightly sit on it to align bolts and joints. Then lift gently and tighten the bolts. Chairs look great and are actually comfortable. I am a guy over 6 foot and 230 pounds and they work for me. They are being used at a kitchen table. Chairs are solid once put together per above. The only con is the webbing used in the seat makes a slight sound when you sit. Sounds like some sort of foam compressing or rubbing. Over a period of a couple of days this sound is dissipating as they are used. Might just be the seats need to stretch a bit as the seat is strung tight. Overall, very satisfied and happy with the comfortable chairs.

I bought 6 of these. Love them. Great cushioning and build is strong. They are a little bigger than I had expected but fit my table better than the chairs that came with the table.

I bought one set of these chairs to make sure they matched my dining table before ordering the more that I needed. First I will review the price: when I ordered the first set the price was very reasonable at $243 for a set of 2 chairs. Two days after I ordered the first set, the price skyrocketed on amazon to around $330 per set. I called explaining the situation but they wouldn’t budge on matching the price I had just paid days before. I ended up finding the exact same chairs on another website for $190 per set! They are sold under a different name (GDF), but the actual manufacturer on the box and the bottom of the chair tag is exactly the same. Update: I see amazon has now lowered the price from $330 to $270 - still much higher than I found them elsewhere. Now I will review the chair: The chairs are very pretty if you like rustic chic. The colors are pretty true as pictured. I have had no trouble with them tipping over as a few others have stated. I even tried to tip them over and they didn’t. The first box I received- the inner wood piece that connects to the legs of the chair was glued at the manufacturer upside down, making it impossible for the legs to attach because the holes would not line up. I’ve seen other reviewers say their legs wouldn’t fit, well this is exactly why. Amazon sent out a replacement immediately and the issue was resolved with the second box. The chairs have a very strong chemical smell to them straight out of the box. I had to let mine air out for about 7 days before I could have them in my main living area without smelling up the whole room. After they aired out the smell did not come back. They are comfortable, although I can imagine the seat cushion losing it’s firmness after a few years of use. Overall I am pleased with the purchase and would recommend them, as long as you shop around on the price!

Gorgeous chairs and easy to assemble. Came very well packaged, and Amazon handled with care.

Perfect chairs!

They look fantastic, were easy to put together, and are great value!

Very happy with these chairs. Delivery was fast, easy to put together, product good quality and they look great! Had a stain on one of the seat backs upon delivery. Amazon resolved the situation right away without issue. Would not hesitate to reorder again.

Of course they are beautiful, but more importantly, from the moment you open the box and see the care they put in the packaging and then premium craftsmanship, can’t help but get excited a bit to assemble them. It was very easy to put together, they were perfectly aligned first try on both chairs and the quality is impressive. They are made in Canada, so you feel and see the quality. The only hope I would have has was to have the cushion be a bit firmer as one tends to sink in the chair a little too quickly.

Super impressed with quality and sturdiness overall Hubs installed and assembled 6 chairs within the hour ! Happy with look and colouring as well!

I am obsessed with these chairs! We always get compliments! I have been looking for a french-style dining chairs that not only looks beautiful and sturdy but also doesn't have a hefty price tag. It was easily assembled and can match any decor. I'd give 5 stars however, one of the chair is a little wobbly. Good thing it was an easy fix!