Ankara Chair with Cushion
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5
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40
Excellent chair!
We love this chair. Fits all body sizes, and is more comfortable than it looks. Be sure to add a toss pillow for the back, for extra support.
Neutral color will last us a long time too.
One of our favorite purchases.
April 24, 2012
Looks good questionable quality
I purchased this chair with a stock plus Ivory cushion and a 10 week delivery. In my mind that is a pretty long lead time for one cushion. The cushion construction was poor at best. It’s a white material and they used a dark brown zipper, the fabric was two small for the fill material causing it bulge and the seams to be missed aligned and scalloped. The cushion was so condensed it is now too small for the chair and the dark brown zipper can be seen from the seating surface. You can clearly see the wicker base with the cushion inserted. The chair frame looked nice, but it two had construction defects. The wicker base was not secured all the way to the frame and pieces of wood were hanging loose. Still optimistic I exchange both pieces. The chair came the following week, construction this time was much better. The cushion took another 10 weeks. I’m 5 month in at this point. When it finally came it had all the same problems. I took it to the local store and sure enough it was clearly a different design than what they had on the floor. The floor model cushion completely filled the chair, had a zipper that matched the fabric color and showed no signs of missed aligned seams or bulging. I was told at the store if I ordered another one it would made again the same way. For an 800 chair I expect a little more.
March 23, 2012
So unique
I was attracted to the uniqueness of the 2 chairs I now own, after purchasing in New York, and shipping to the Caribbean. The craftmanship is excellent.
For added comfort, I use a cushion at the back, that compliments them, and hope to enjoy them for a long time, as I know they will keep their uniqueness for years to come
March 11, 2012
Great accent
Added this chair to our (almost) all Crate and Barrel
living room. It provides great seating with an airy
look that doesn't take a great amount of visual space while providing a punch of rich wood. Love it.
March 11, 2012
Great chair
Love these chairs! They're beautifully made, very stylish. I was a little nervous after reading that they tip over easily, but after receiving them, I can't imagine that happening. They're very stable, and I've had no problems. To confirm to me how good-looking they are, I saw them in a TV drama in the office of a lady lawyer whom I consider the best dressed, classiest woman on the tube.
March 10, 2012
Perfect Accent
Decided to redo the living room. Didn't want any of the oversized, overstuffed chairs which seem so prevalent. This was the ideal chair - decent size, not overwhelming, but still makes a statement. Added throw pillows to the back for extra comfort. Great addition to my new decor!
March 10, 2012
nice looking without being bulky
love the chair. gives an airy feel to the room. needs back pillow though for comfort. i used 2 different 15" throw pillows for interest. the chair is a perfect size without being bulky. my style is a little eclectic mixing modern & classic; this chair fits right in.
March 10, 2012
Beautiful from all angles
We've had a pair of ankara chairs in our living room for 2 years now. They are absolutely beautiful - from all angles. Since they are in the middle of our living room, I wanted something that I would enjoy looking at the back of and these fit the bill. As far as comfort - we use a large decorative down pillow that coordinates with the rest of our upholstery and makes the chair cozy and comfortable. Our kids love to put the two chairs together front to front, snuggle up with the pillows and read a book, so for us they have been very family friendly.
March 10, 2012
Problem Solved!
After searching for many months, I finally solved my "Cat Clawing Furniture" problem by purchasing two of these Ankra chairs -- my cats don't scratch wood and the chairs look gorgeous in my living room. The chairs are much more comfortable than you would imagine and the cushion covers are removable for cleaning. I was totally impressed with the customer service, and the delivery was made 1 minute before the specified window time. Love love love my new chairs!
February 29, 2012
mostly what I expected...
When I unpackaged these chairs, no doubt were they as ever bit as good looking as portrayed in the photos. One of my cushions had a small snare in it, but Crate and Barrel is shipping me a replacement so no problem there. The chairs are gorgeous, but surprisingly way uncomfortable!! I guess I wasn't so much surprised, them being a wood back, but given the other reviews saying they were--I'm frankly not sure how any one could think so. The back is deep and the arms are high, so there's really no comfortable way to sit in the chair. I think the good looks make you want to forgive that...I probably will too. The cushions are decent, but the feel of the fabric makes me think they won't last long. Fortunately these shouldn't be difficult to re-upholster. 5 stars for looks and frame quality, 2-3 stars for everything else.
October 27, 2011
Such Fleeting Happiness...
This chair was a splurge for us, but we fell in love with it--no matter how much we looked, we kept coming back to this one. We finally received it this morning, and it was as beautiful as expected. I found the perfect table to go alongside it, too, and had just made arrangements to purchase it. Oh, it was all going to be so lovely, the first sight you'd see upon entering the front door...
Unfortunately, less than 8 hours after it was delivered--no joke--my son tipped it over and broke it. Not a crack like one of the other reviewers mentioned, but a full on break. Picture a knee going partially through the back. Splinters of wood. The works. Heartbreak.
And tears, of course, both mine and my son's. I've probably scarred him for life with the guilt he feels at seeing my reaction. After all, it's only a chair, right? I keep telling myself that... Hopefully a glass of wine will help me believe it...
So, three stars. Five for the sheer elegance of it, one for the lack of family-friendliness. Perhaps they should rethink the design a bit. After all, this is a chair that's meant to be seen from all sides, so it's likely that people will be approaching it from the rear. Do you really want a chair that tips over if someone happens to lean on it from the back?
So, that's my sob story. Maybe Crate and Barrel will feel bad for me and send me a replacement. Or maybe I'll manage to find a furniture repair person with superhuman powers. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
PS - To add insult to injury, I logged on the write the review and now the chair's on sale. Wouldn't you know it. Better have a second glass of wine...
September 14, 2011
Great Addition To My Living Room
I have been looking for 2 chairs for my living room for a long time. These are just perfect - they are very comfortable and don't take up a lot of space visually because of the open work.
September 5, 2011
Class act
This chair looks good with any other furniture-it really sets off our leather furniture
August 31, 2011
eye catchers!
I have owned a pair of these chairs for over a year. They are beautiful, well-made, and comfortable. I have them placed so that they are seen as one enters the living room from the foyer. Stunning!
August 27, 2011
love it!
This chair is absolutely beautiful and comfortable as well. It works perfectly in our living room with our couch and love seat. It creates an extra seat without taking up a lot of space. Crate and Barrel has quality furniture pieces and I would recommend this product to anyone.
August 25, 2011
Style, Class and Sophistication in a Chair
The Ankara chair embodies style, class and sophistication. As a woman who has purchased many furniture pieces online I can say that this was by far the best purchase I have ever made.
The Ankara chair makes the entire room It's an extremely beautiful chair when viewed as a whole, but if you look at the chair in detail, it is a masterpiece of design that can only be described as truly amazing. The visitors to my home comment on the design style of the chair and love to sit and caress the contours of this comfortable and gorgeous work of art.
August 24, 2011
Pretty but Uncomfortable
We always need to add a pillow when sitting here even for a brief amount of time. Then we have to take the pillow away to keep it looking good. Also, very likely to tip over if you have kids. Ours has a crack on the top from one of those falls.
August 24, 2011
Amazing Statement Piece
This chair is such a show-stopper. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it in the store and immediately bought it. It provides a great accent to any room. It's a nice larger chair without being bulky. The woodwork detail is so unique. The cushion is very comfortable. Overall, it's a great chair!
August 23, 2011
Nice looking
Love the look. Looks transitional in the room. Lots of compliments. 2 of these chairs add a lot of drama to the room. Wish I had ordered the back cushions. Overall, love the look.
August 23, 2011
Show Stopper
The Ankara chair is a real show piece. I needed extra seating and something truly beautiful and eye cathcing for a room I was decorating. This chair acomplished both! It is also very comfortable.
August 17, 2011
