Graco Avalon Glider with Ottoman, White
Posted on: May 10, 2012
We searched for a long time for a Glider, both on and off of amazon.com. We settled on this glider in part due to the reviews it received, the price for the glider, and the brand name.Amazon was stellar as usual with the shipping and handling of the glider. Putting the glider together was a very simple affair. The instructions are clear, and it took me approximately 20 minutes from unboxing the glider to having it fully assembled.It is a very comfortable glider, and the padding on the seat, backrest and arms rests are plush and soft. The gliding aspect of it is flawless, effortless to use, and works like a dream. The arm rests are a great height to rest your arms while holding a baby. The ottoman portion is good, albeit a little clunky to move around with a baby in your arms! The ottoman is not really needed all that much, probably only when you are in the glider for an extended period of time as the chair portion alone is plenty comfortable. I took one star off of the review because of this. Probably a little harsh, and would be better if i could have taken a half of a star away.In conclusion, a great buy from amazon.com for the price, and brand name. It is a solid unit that does what it says.
Rocker Glider Features
- Solid hardwood construction
- Padded arms with side pocket for
- Enclosed steel ball bearings provide a gentle gliding motion for additional comfort
- 100% polyester micro-fiber
- Designed for easy nursing or rocking
We were very optimistic about this being an "upgrade" from a Graco Glider we purchased over 23 years ago. The older glider was still in great shape but no longer matched our bedroom furniture and we wanted the ottoman.Unfortunately, when this one arrived here's what we found:o The finish had several large bubbles in the stain and was very uneven in certain areas.o The brass colored bolts that hold the arms on show even with the side upolstrary attached to the snaps.o The contact points for the feet to the floor were very rough, like they had not seen a piece of sandpaper.o One arm was missing both snaps required to hold the arm cushions on.o The cushions barely qualify as cushions. They were less than two inches thick at best.o The arm pads are thin, and look like cheap add-ons.On the positive side, it did sit nicely, with springs in the seat, and it seemed to rock well. It also went together very quickly, which was nice since I disassembled it right away to send back. The Ottoman and the base of the chair are fully assembled. The chair needs only 8 bolts, 3 for each arm and 2 for the back. It includes the needed allen wrench.If this chair was half this price, I would say its a good (but not excellent) buy (discounting the wrong arm shipping with it). However, for this price, I'd rather spend more and get a truly high quality piece of furniture.
We bought this for me to nurse the baby, and my husband has taken it over! It's easy to assemble - I put it together by myself while I was very pregnant. It shipped well and arrived without any dings. It's solid construction, and the finish is more durable than what we saw at the high end baby stores. We thought that for the price of the designer chairs we viewed, we could replace this one several times if it broke. But, it's really well made, quickly wipes clean, and glides well. I'm really happy with this purchase.
I spent months searching for a new glider/ottoman combo for our new baby, because I wanted a quality chair for less than $200. Found it!I trusted other reviewers who said this chair was comfortable and was especially sold by its larger dimensions. It took very little time to assemble and matches our other espresso furniture from another company. I plan to nurse in this chair and, at a heavy 9 months pregnant and 5'4", find the arms to be the perfect width and height for it! I can also firmly plant both feet on the ground, which was important. The height of the back of the chair could be a little taller like other chairs, but it is definitely supportive enough in the lower back and high enough for me to rest my head and sleep if necessary. The gliding mechanism is just as they say, very long and smooth- there's no wiggle room in it!I am so glad I didn't throw away an extra 3 or 4 hundred dollars on another chair! This one is perfect!
Rocker Glider Description
Graco by LaJobi Avalon Glider/Ottoman - Classic White
The Avalon Glider Ottoman provides maximum comfort and style at an exceptional value. The generous seat area with high density foam cushions and padded arms provide amazing comfort while the deluxe steel ball bearings provide an exceptionally long and smooth glide motion. Solid hardwood construction and soft durable micro-fiber covered cushions will ensure longevity.Features:Solid hardwood construction Generous seat areaPadded arms with side pocket for storage needsEnclosed steel ball bearings provide a gentle gliding motion for additional comfort100% Polyester micro-fiber upholstery Designed for easy nursing or rocking your baby to sleep Assembly Required1 Year WarrantyDimensions: 42 Pounds, Glider - 25.75 x 27 x 38.125" Ottoman - 15 x 15.25 x 19.75"
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