Looking for a metal conversation set in grey, the Mainstays Dashwood model will work well with a price under $400. Thick cushions will give you hours of seating comfort each time you use this set.
The set is an average size with each seat holding 250 pounds of weight. The slat-top table will not hold water during heavy rains.
Look at the chart below for the quick details or you can use the table of contents to go directly to my expanded details.
| Materials | Frames-Steel framed Seats and backs-Fade resistant Olefin fabric |
| Size of seating | Each chair 25.6 Wide x 27.9 Deep x 29 High Love seat 47.2 Wide x 27.9 Deep x 29 High |
| Size of table | 20.2 W x 39.4 D x 18.8 |
| Price at the time of the article | $398 |
Metal Conversation Set in Grey
Table of contents
- Features and Construction
- Size and Special Options
- Assembly and Care
- Pros and Cons
- Similar Products
- Final Thoughts
Features and Construction
The 4 piece Mainstays Dashwood Metal Conversation Set in Grey will have two chairs, a loveseat, and a coffee table. The frames are made from steel with a gray powder-coated finish. The steel for the frames is a square box design.
Each seating piece will have a seat and back cushion for each seating position. Olefin fabric will cover all of the cushions, this is a good fabric for outdoor furniture. You still need a storage solution for the cushions when not in use or during bad weather.
The coffee table will have four straight legs with a slatted top. The top will not allow a lot of water to gather during rain storms to help it last longer outdoors.
Each seating piece will have four straight legs with arms at each end. Each seating position will support up to 250 pounds of butt.
Size and special options
This conversation set will have room to seat 4 with all of their drinks and snacks. The comfort will be aided by the thick cushions.
The coffee table will have a slated top that will be 39.4 inches long by 20.2 inches wide. This is a standard size for most conversation sets.
The seating will have 21.65 inches wide, 22.44 inches deep, and 4.7 inches thick cushions for the seat. The back cushions will be 22.05 inches wide, 14.96 inches tall, and 4.7 inches thick.
Assembly and care
Most will be able to assemble this set in less than an hour with some help. The most critical comment from customers is that some of the pieces did not align correctly during assembly. This happens with metal furniture during the shipping process sometimes.
The back and seat sections will need to be attached together for each of the seating pieces, then the arms are attached to each end. Adding cushions will give you your finished seating. Just make sure that your final tightening of the hardware is done with the seating on its legs on a smooth flat surface for the best results.
The table will just need the legs attached at each corner.
Pros and cons of the Dashwood Metal Conversation Set in Grey
Pros
- Powder-coated metal finish
- The slatted tabletop will not hold water during rain
- Each seating position holds 250 pounds of weight
Cons
- Some found assembly holes did not align
- Cushions will need a storage solution
- Some customers found rust in the welds after a short period of time outdoors
Similar products to look at
I have written reviews on the following metal patio conversation sets. Use the links to see the information on each set.
Final thoughts on the Dashwood Metal Conversation Set in Grey
This is a very affordable patio conversation set. At under $400, most will find this a great choice for a neutral-colored gray finish.
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