Martha Stewart Everyday Montecito Collection

Pros: Mesh seats dry quickly, easy to clean, solid construction
Cons: A little pricey

A couple years ago, after we had finally finished our large deck, of course we had to adorn it with new patio furniture. My husband returned one day with the full Martha Stewart Montecito Patio Set, including table, six chairs, and the matching...

Pros: Shape and size, good quality for the price
Cons: Non yet

I had looked at this set at the local KMart last year and was quite interested in it. I read the reviews here at that time, and several people have had the top shatter for no reason. I suspect it has to do with the metal frame around the glass, and ...

Pros: Attractive set; chairs are very comfortable and the fabric has retained its original color.
Cons: Chair fabric weakening and ripping. Replacement is pricey.

We purchased the Martha Stewart Everyday Montecito Collection Patio Furniture in 2002. Our set of a table, umbrella and six chairs is in its fourth summer and still looks very good. The table is hexagon shaped with a glass top. The glass is thick, ...

Pros: Looks great when new, very functional for a short while.
Cons: Not made to last. Poor quality construction. Umbrellas broke prematurely. Chair fabric ripped prematurely.

We received the Martha Stewart Montecito collection (hexagonal dining table, six chairs, and an umbrella) as a spring gift (for our new house) in 2001. Although I first loved the look and comfort of the furniture, it is sadly not built to last. Within ...

Pros: Love table's fern design. Hexagon shape fits well on deck. Chairs comfy, dry fast.
Cons: First table shattered within a years time. Chair material ripped....unusable.

Bought the set in June of 2001. Love how it looks and the seats are comfortable and dry fast. May of 2002, Out of the blue, the table shattered into a million little pieces. Nothing was on the table at the time. It had not stormed. The table had ...

Pros: Pretty when I purchased it
Cons: All the metal rusted and is supposed to be non rust!!!!

I purchased this set because it was advertised as non rusting and long lasting. I payed almost $600.00 for the octagon set and purchased the matching chase lounges and small table for the lower deck which cost another $100.00. I just purchased it this ...

Pros: Nice looking and comfortable.
Cons: Did not hold up to a small amount of use.

We purchased the Montecito Collection due to the tables unique shape and comfortable chairs. It was great for entertaining, with everyone being able to take part in the meal time conversation. No one was left out "at the far end of the table." It ...

Pros: Pretty, stylish, colorful, but is this enough? Quality counts also. DO NOT BUY!
Cons: Collection is flimsy and wasteful and very disappointing.

Martha Stewart Collection..forget it..hang your head in shame Martha...your collection is really for the dump before it's time. Beware! Do not buy! It's a waste of money..falls apart almost immediately...what a shame! This is a warning in advance..do ...

Pros: Nice design, chairs are holding up well (knock wood).
Cons: One of a kind shaped glass explodes.

I thought we had an unusual experience when I looked outside today and saw the lovely table frame and a mountain of candlescaping glass particles.  First thought, 16 year old son!  What did you do?  He claims innocence, so I go to the ...

Pros: Easy to clean fabric on chairs. Fast Drying with no mildew buildups.
Cons: Awkward table to move. Umbrella does not stop rainfall.

We have owned this set for 4 years now. I have stored the set in the shed for the winter each time. Massachusetts can have terrible winters. The chairs are the same as when we bought them, the fabric has not dried out or gotten loose. The table is the same and has endured very hot temps on its glass-so far so good. The umbrella is fine although contrary to another's review it does let rain pass through it! I wish they had an umbrella with waterproof fabric. I would buy this set again.
The chairs are very comfy!

Pros: Attractive, well built, comfortable, easy to clean
Cons: Heavy to move

We have had the table, chairs and chaise lounges from this set on our deck on Lake Ontario for 5 years. We do not store it in the winter. It has weathered some significant storms and still looks brand new. There are no scratches on the table and the chair fabric is not faded or loosening. My sister has the same set and has had the same experience. Both have had significant use. I was very surprised to see the other comments on here regarding poor quality. I would buy this set again in a heartbeat. Love it!

Pros: The chairs are very comfortable and the table top is easy to clean and decorative.
Cons: Faulty table top or table engineering.

Have owned this patio set for 4 years. We love the set. We had to replace the chair fabric after three years. We keep the set outdoors all year, unprotected. This is about the length of service we can expect due to the climate and the UV damage. We were fortunate to find a design that matched the table top. Both the chairs and the table top had the fern design. In the fourth year, the table top shattered into a million pieces. Where can I get a replacement top?

Pros: seats dry quickly; seat screws rusted. Comfy seats, easy to clean, nice size for 6.
Cons: chair screws rusted quickly; edges of glass top collect water and mold, clean carefully

We bought the set in 2000, it looked nice and contemporary, was comfy and a decent price. It has held up pretty well in Northern Ohio weather — we leave it out year-round except for bringing in the umbrella in inclement weather. We tip the chairs up against the table in the wintertime so they don't collect snow, that works fine. Seat fabric has held up well in UV exposure and is still comfy and flexible (see below).

I will say that the screws which hold together all the pieces, while listed as 'stainless' steel, rusted within a few months and look terrible. Only recently did one of the chair slings rip, and that was due to someone sitting down with a sharp object in their back pocket — now I am seeking a replacement sling (fabric) for that chair.

Overall, we've been happy with this purchase.

Pros: Pretty leaf design
Spacious
Comfortable
Hexagon shape promotes whole table conversation
Easy clean
Fast drying
Cons: replacement slings for chairs appear pricey

Purchased the table and six chairs in Feb. 2001.  I Have been very satisfied with overall performance.  Dismayed when the material in one chair seat ripped down the center in the fall of 2008.  Otherwise no complaints.  I feel fortunate it has lasted this long after reading many of the reviews.  I took no special care with mine.  I live in Southern California in a hot, dry summer climate, mild winters.  My furniture stayed under a lattice patio cover year round.  It was exposed to weather, although my backyard is very shady so it wasn't really exposed to direct sun.  Just heat, occasional frost, rain and periodic hosing for cleaning.

I was looking to replace the torn seat but after checking two replacement sites and determining after reading the reviews that I will have to eventually replace all six chairs, it seems like it isn't worth the cost and effort to replace the fabric.  I might just keep the table and see if I can find chairs that look okay with it.

Pros: looks great
Cons: seat mesh did not last long.

The frames is still in excellent shape. However, the seats were ripped and I could not find mesh seats to replace them.