Stork Craft Tuscany Glider and Ottoman

***EDITED AGAIN 5/14/12***

And now the chair is kaput. I was rocking my now-almost-2-year-old as part of our bedtime routine and suddenly there was a crashing/cracking noise and we dropped an inch or two. I figured one of the bolts had fallen out (it's happened before) but one of the bearings had been ripped away from the chair, leaving damage to the wood. It might be fixable, but honestly, I'm sick of replacing screws and bolts when they fall out and constantly tightening and WD-40ing this thing to keep it in working order. I really wanted this chair to be a good cheaper alternative to a more expensive rocker and it just didn't work out. :( Probably going to put it out to the curb tomorrow and go buy a recliner. So disappointed to be tossing the chair I've been rocking my little one to sleep in every night for the better part of two years!

***EDITED 10/3/11****

Well, we've had the glider for the better part of a year now, and sadly, it has not held up. It is now squeaking constantly no matter how much we tighten and WD-40. We still rock our 14-month-old nightly as part of our bedtime routine, and it's now annoying and feels kind of rickety. Unfortunately, the quality has just not stood the test of time. I'm really sorry to say that, because I wanted to love this chair and it is very comfortable to sit in. Our Shermag, which also gets daily use, works as well as it did the day we got it. If anything, I think the rocking motion has gotten smoother on it over time. I mentioned in the original review that I thought the Shermag would outlast the Stork Craft, but I didn't think the SC would poop out THIS soon! The SC would be a great rocker for grandma's house, but if you plan on rocking for more than a few months, this one is a waste of money, sorry to say. You're better off investing in a good one up front.

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We already have a $300 Shermag rocker that we use in our nursery, and we got the Stork Craft Tuscany Glider/Ottoman when we wanted a 2nd chair but had less of a budget. Here are the main differences:

--The Shermag is noticeably "plusher". The cushions are much, much softer. The Stork Craft has a pretty crunchy foam seat that needed to be broken in (not a lengthy process -I kneeled on the cushion a few times before putting it on the seat). If, like me, you appreciate a firm cushion, you won't think this is a problem. Both chairs are attractive, and the quality of the Stork Craft fabric is nicer than I expected for the price point.

--The Shermag is heavier and sturdier. I would be surprised if it didn't outlast the Stork Craft. (Hey, you get what you pay for!)

--The Stork Craft was MUCH easier to assemble. Many fewer steps as the ottoman and bottom part of the chair (the glider) were fully assembled in box. My only complaint re: the assembly is that a hole was not drilled where it should have been to connect the left arm of the chair to the base. Each arm attaches in three places, and I found it to be sturdy enough without the third bolt that I didn't bother returning it. Next time my dad is over, I'll have him bring his drill and fix it for me ... no biggie. In the meantime, the arm doesn't wiggle with regular use.

--Yes, the Stork Craft squeaks. It squeaks loudly enough to render it completely unusable. My dog actually came running in from the other room the first time I used it and started barking at the chair because she thought it was an animal, ha! The squeaking comes from the bolts on the glider part of the chair. I sprayed some WD-40 on the joints, and voila! No squeaking. If anything, I would say the gliding motion is now smoother than my Shermag.

--The seats are different sizes. Once you have all the cushions and padding on, the Stork Craft seat is 18 inches across at the armrests and 17 inches deep, vs. the Shermag's 20 inches across and 20 inches deep. The back of the seat is longer on the Stork Craft -28 inches vs. 26. I am short and slightly overweight (5'4 with a long torso/short legs, size 14) and the Stork Craft fits me much better. However, I am sure the Shermag would be much more comfortable for a tall/long-legged woman, an average man, or someone more heavyset.

--The Shermag has a lever to lock the chair in place, which I need on that chair to stand up smoothly while holding a sleeping baby since I have to scoot forward before I can touch the floor. The Stork Craft doesn't have the locking mechanism, and I thought I would miss it; but since the seat actually fits my legs, I have no problem getting in and out of the chair gracefully. (And believe me, that's a feat!)

Overall, yes, the quality is obviously nicer on a more expensive chair. But the only dealbreaker for me was the squeaking, and it was an easy, $5 fix. If you are petite and looking for a nice, inexpensive rocker, this will definitely suit your needs! If you are tall/heavyset, you will definitely need to invest in a different chair.

It took my wife and I a lot of searching to find the glider that was right for us. With warnings about ordering online from Target due to the potential nightmare delays that they have, we opted to order through Amazon. We wanted to spend less than $200 and we were hoping for something that was great quality and looked nice too. I believe that we found everything we were looking for in the Stork Craft Tuscany Glider. Having something in Espresso was a must, and there are not too many gliders out there in Espresso in this price range. We paid $190 for it shipped. I also wasn't about to pay $50-$75 dollars in shipping. We live in California, and the product shipped from Washington State in about 3 days. Once shipped, it only took 4 days to get to us, which I think is pretty quick. The chair came with very simple instructions to follow, and all of the pieces and hardware fit nicely together. I was able to set it up while talking on the phone with my wife...which says a lot because I am a guy and have trouble multi-tasking. The quality of materials is very good, but it's not the most comfortable glider that I have tested. We use a small rectangular pillow that accents our babies' room while providing some needed lower back support. With the pillow there it's a very comfortable chair. We have not had a chance to test it with our baby yet, but so far we have been pleased with it. it comes with a high back for good head and neck support, as well as with 2 pockets for storage. The espresson finish on the wood matches perfectly with our espresson baby furniture. If you are looking for a great quality glider and don't have to have the absolute best one out there then this could be a perfect match for you. I believe it is the perfect combination of looks, quality, comfort and affordability that is out there. Thanks for reading.

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I bought this glider in the espresso/beige for my son's nursery. It is big, soft, cushiony, and looks nice. I like that with these colors I can use it in another room once we don't have a nursery anymore. Quality-wise, it is just about as good as my $600 custom made Dutalier glider that's in my daughter's nursery.

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I researched gliders for months, looking for one that was reasonably priced, matched my nursery and had positive reviews. I thought I had found it with this Tuscant glider but am very dissappointed now that I have it.

The glider is a great price and it matched my nursery perfectly. There was no shipping cost which was fantastic. The glider arrived within days of ordering it and it was very easy to put together. I did it at 9 months pregnant alone. Now comes the drawbacks....

After just 2 weeks this glider squeeks loudly. We used WD 40 on every possible place it could squeek and it did not help. It is kinda impossible to rock a baby to sleep in a chair that makes a ton of noise, plus at 3:30am the last thing I want to hear besides a baby crying is a terrible squeeking noise. The other drawback is the fabric is itchy. I generally sit it the chair with just a nursing bra, so my back rest on the fabric and it very uncomfortable.

This was the best priced glider I found, but in hindsight I wold have spent more to not have the troubles I have now with this glider. I was so excited about this purchase but now I regret buying this glider.

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I purchased this glider for my son's nursery, primarily so I had a place to breastfeed while we had company over. I am very pleased with this glider. It was easy to assemble, glides smoothly, and is plenty roomy not only for me to nurse in, but for my husband to sit in (he is 6'1" and 235 lbs.). The fabric is not as good quality as my microfiber couches (a little thinner), but for the money you can't beat it. The wood matches all of the other "Espresso" nursery furniture pretty closely. I am very happy with this purchase.

1/2013 I've had this glider now for 3 years and 2 kids. I still love it, and rock with my daughter in it nightly. The cushioning and fabric has held up well. Still loving it!

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