Outdoor wicker is sold on how it looks. What decides whether it lasts is the frame buried under the weave, and most listings never show it or say what it can carry.

This one publishes 396 lb per seating piece and photographs the frame: solid heavy duty metal with L shaped aluminium alloy feet. Both are things you can check against another set rather than take on trust.

The five pieces

Two corner sofas, an armless chair, an ottoman and the firepit table. Grey against brown rattan is the most neutral of the six colourways on this frame.

What holds the weight

A solid heavy duty metal frame inside every piece and L shaped aluminium alloy feet underneath. The feet do two jobs: they spread the load and they hold the bottom row of weave clear of a wet deck.

The numbers

Corner sofas 29 in square, armless chair 25 in by 29 in, ottoman 25 in square at 16.5 in, all rated 396 lb. The firepit table is 42 in by 20 in by 25 in with a 32.5 in burner tray and is sized for a standard 20 lb propane tank.

Set out in a corner

Two corner sofas joined make a loveseat with an arm at each end, and the armless chair faces it across the fire. Outdoor layout guides suggest keeping about 36 in of clear floor behind seating for walking past.

Published for each corner sofa, the armless chair and the ottoman.

Heavy duty metal inside the weave, photographed by the maker rather than just described.

They spread the load and keep the weave off the ground.

A stainless steel burner with an excess flow valve and lava rock included.

Closes the burner so the firepit works as a 42 in coffee table.

Alongside the high density sponge seat and back cushions.

Breathable covers that come off for cleaning.

Nothing is joined, so the group can be rearranged as the space needs.

Ships from our United States warehouse. Delivery to Canada usually takes 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties to pay on arrival. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.

396 lb per piece is a published figure you can hold up against another set. Plenty of rivals publish nothing.

Aluminium alloy feet keep the bottom of the weave out of standing water, which is where wicker usually fails.

Grey cushions on brown rattan with a black table goes with almost any deck stain or paving, and shows less than a pale set.

What we stand behind

• Sizes and the 396 lb rating are read off the manufacturer's own specification panel.
• Lava rock is included and the 20 lb propane tank is not. Both are the maker's own statements.
• Plants, drinks and food in the photographs are styling.
• Ships from our United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
• 14 day returns, unused and in the original packaging.

What does 396 lb per piece cover?

It is the stated capacity for each corner sofa, the armless chair and the ottoman individually. It is not a total for the set.

Are the feet plastic?

No. The maker specifies L shaped aluminium alloy feet, shown in their own construction panel, on a solid heavy duty metal frame.

Does the firepit come with everything?

Lava rock is included and the burner carries an excess flow valve. A standard 20 lb propane tank is required and bought separately.

How should the cushions be stored in winter?

Indoors, dried fully first and kept off a concrete floor with air around them. Trapped damp rather than cold is what starts mould in outdoor foam.