Review of Serena and Lily Riviera chairs and counter stools. I will share what I love about the product and why these pieces are worth the investment in your home.
If you have been following me for awhile, then you know I am a huge fan of Serena and Lily products. I have been using them in my home since we moved in, over 10 years ago.
And I am not a company spokesperson or partner. Although, hello, I’d love to be! I like to purchase quality furniture for my home that can withstand the grueling task of holding up to a house full of 2 rambunctious little kids, a dog and a cat!
Purchasing these Riviera chairs is an investment! And when I was trying to make up my mind I didn’t find any reviews from real customers online. So, because I have owned and loved my Serena and Lily Riviera products, I want to share with you my honest and thorough review of the chairs and counter stools. After all, these are some of the most used pieces in our home!
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Serena and Lily Riviera Counter Stool Review
The most recent addition to our modern farmhouse kitchen remodel are these Serena and Lily Riviera counter stools in the natural color way. I chose these for many reasons. First of all being how much we love the Riviera chairs that flank our kitchen table in our breakfast nook.
I wanted some counter stools that went with our new kitchen and the white oak open shelving. Inspired by 1930’s french bistro chairs, these Riviera backless counter stools are the perfect piece. I love the woven texture!
Our modern farmhouse kitchen definitely has an old world feel with the subway tile and black and brass accents. Now, these stools fit right in. The rattan is bent and stretched by hand, making these counter stools equal parts beautiful and functional!
And the best part is how lightweight they are. With our new hardwood floors I was afraid of scratching them! And these stools have plastic protective feet help protect your floors.
More times than not, we eat meals at our kitchen counter. This is where real life happens. So, I wanted a quality product that would be able to withstand constant use. These Riviera counter stools definitely live up to that demand. They are family friendly and seriously comfortable too. The woven rattan seat adds a cushion that makes pulling up a seat that much more appealing!
I chose the backless version of the Serena and Lily Counter Stools so they could easily tuck underneath the counter and so they kids could climb in and out of them.
Serena and Lily Riviera Counter Stools favorite features
- handcrafted design inspired by 1930’s bistro chairs
- woven rattan seat that is extra comfortable
- kid friendly
- sturdy legs made of 3 pieces of rattan
- protective feet
- lightweight design
Serena and Lily Riviera Chairs review
I first purchased these Serena and Lily chairs from the Riviera collection after we moved into our home, 10 years ago! These chairs have flanked our kitchen table for hundreds of family dinners and gatherings. They have seen many tears shed and victories celebrated.
What I love most about these chairs (besides the memories they hold) is the quality and timeless design. These are heirloom pieces that withstand everyday use and look good while doing it too! The classic style is also versatile, easily evolving with my ever-changing style.
They have updated the armchair version since I purchased my chairs. The new design is even more beautiful with vinyl detailing along the arms.
These Riviera chairs are not only beautiful, but they are functional too. The classic bistro design is made from hand shaped rattan and durable vinyl.
The seat wipes clean so easily. You can’t imagine how many times I have found bits of food stuck in the seat from my kids. A quick swipe with a washrag makes cleaning a breeze.
I have 4 armchairs and 2 side chairs. I love to mix and match the styles and colors, as you can see.
And we love to use these outdoors as well. They hold up well outside as long as you take them in before it rains.
Serena and Lily Riviera Chairs Favorite Features
- Classic design available in a wide range of colors
- Durable and sturdy
- Wipeable seat that is kid friendly
- Comfortable, deep seat
- Versatile – can be used indoors or outdoors
- Protective feet
My favorite Serena and Lily products
Here are a few more Serena and Lily products that we have in our home and that we use and absolutely love. Stay tuned for reviews on these products as well!
I received product in exchange for this post, but as always, all thoughts, opinions and words are my own.
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Arabella Davies
You always have the most lovely styling Ashley.
Katherine McGorty
Hi! I have been in love with the riviera side chair and am just about to purchase them for a white round table I bought for my new kitchen. Do you find that food gets stuck in the rattan? I love the woven look but I have wood wicker stools now and they are hard to clean in between.
ashley
They actually don’t! We have two young kids and have had them since they were babies. No food stuck in the chairs. And they wipe down so well! Highly recommend.
Anne Brinkmeyer
I want to buy 4 chairs , a couch, table and other pieces. Can anyone say something good about the furniture. It is so pretty and just what i wan. But spending over 30,000 on a store with horrible reviews. Just cant do it. Serena and lily change my mind
ashley
I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Serena and Lily. We purchased 2 custom upholstered armchairs and when the cowhide material started to wear off after 14 months, they replaced the chairs at no charge and even allowed me to pick an entirely different fabric for the new chairs. Their customer service is pretty amazing and their style and quality is my favorite. Just my unbiased and unsponsored opinion. Hope that helps!
Dani Naughton
Hi there. My new riviera counter stools just arrived and they are lovely; however, I ordered the sunwashed version and did not realize that the seats are wood rattan and not the plastic material they use in the original. Any experience with the durability of these? I have two toddlers that sit in the stools for all their meals and I’m terrified they will ruin them. Thanks!
ashley
The rattan is pretty sturdy and durable. We haven’t had any problems so far, but I agree the plastic version are much more sturdy. We have them at our kitchen table.
Kristin
Hi there! I’m ready to pull the trigger on the riviera counter stools but wanted to know your opinion on sturdiness of these as my husband is a bigger guy and it just seems like the chairs are bamboo wrapped in plastic pieces holding it together. I’m sure that’s not the case but I just don’t know much about this material. Thanks!
ashley
I will say the colored versions are much more durable and sturdy than the rattan ones. Because the others are made of plastic (that is very tightly woven), they hold up extremely well. We have had the riviera armchairs for over 6 years and they are amazing. Also, the legs of the chairs are thick and bamboo is one of the strongest materials. Overall, the stools are VERY well made. If you are worried about durability I would go with the original Riviera counter stool and not the sunwashed because the seat is made with rattan on the latter. The plastic holds up much better in my opinion.
Serena
Hi! I want to use the Riveria chairs on our covered lanai – I would love your opinion on how they will hold up as they won’t get rained on but they will get plenty of moisture and hot temps as we live in Florida.
S&L sells an outdoor version but not in the color combination we want.
ashley
Hi Serena! I am not sure how they would do in the humidity and change in temperatures. We live in a pretty dry climate so the chairs are ok on our covered porch, but I worry that the bamboo would not hold up with the humidity and could discolor.