GlosterMetz Sling Bar Side Chair

Designed to service the need for a practical yet stylish solution to contract outdoor furnishings, the Gloster Metz Bar Chair combines powder coated aluminium frames with comfortable sling seat panels. The understated, contemporary design is applied to both dining, bar and lounge collections.

From modular seating arrangements to dining tables and chairs, Gloster’s outdoor furniture combines sophisticated fabrics, powder-coated finishes, and sustainable Indonesian plantation-grown teak. 

Gloster’s roots go back to West Africa in 1960. By the late 1980s—due to increased demand and access to sustainable, plantation-grown teak—Gloster moved its factory to Indonesia. Today, Gloster is a leader in luxury outdoor furniture. All of Gloster’s teak furniture originates from ethically managed plantations, and a Gloster teak tree has a lifecycle of at least 50 years. The result is beautiful, sustainably sourced teak that will last through even the harshest weather conditions. 

What’s more, Gloster’s outdoor furniture is not the result of mass production; every piece boasts handmade quality and consistency. To ensure its furniture designs are just as top-tier as its materials, Gloster works with world-renown designers to create timeless outdoor furniture. Once a concept is approved, designers work closely with the development team at the Gloster factory to further perfect their designs. 

With two decades of Gloster product expertise, AuthenTEAK is one of the largest authorized Gloster retailers in the nation, offering Gloster’s complete range of outdoor furnishings with free shipping on evry online order. In addition to lounging, dining, lighting, and accessories, our selection also includes discontinued items when possible. Not only does AuthenTEAK offer Gloster products at the best and most up-to-date lead times with a large Quick Ship inventory (products on their way to you within one business day), but we also offer Gloster products on display in our 15,000-square-foot award-winning Atlanta showroom, so you can experience them in person and ask our team questions before making a purchase.

Available in a wide variety of designs and colors, Sling is a generic term for a woven, open-mesh fabric made from a vinyl coated, high strength polyester yarn. For Gloster sling furniture they use only the highest quality Textilene and Batyline woven vinyl.

Historically, slings are found combined with powder-coated aluminum frames. However, due to its inherent good looks, exceptional comfort and practicality, Gloster also has designed products that combine sling with both teak and stainless steel frames. One of the main benefits of sling is comfort. When stretched taught between two side frames, sling provides a yielding seating surface that moulds to your individual body shape. Gloster's Textilene and Batyline woven vinyl is resistant to fading, mildew and wear & tear under even the most severe weather conditions.

Gloster Slings are made exclusively of high-performance Ferrari Batyline slings, a PVC coated polyester yarn.  Each yarn contains a polyester core, over which a colored PVC coating is extruded. Ferrari sling is most well-known for its patented system of pre-tensioning of the sling, which prevents sagging. All Ferrari slings are also Phthalate free. PVC is impervious to UV, chlorine, salt and most other pollutants and contaminants, and it is also easy to maintain and clean.

The process of powder coating involves a lengthy pre-treatment process. First, the material is thoroughly sanded with abrasive paper much in the same way that wood is sanded. Then the frames and components are immersed in a series of chemical baths to clean and degrease the metal before the corrosion resistance of the aluminium is enhanced by pre-treating with a chrome conversion coating that deposits a thin layer of chrome on the surface. The powder coat (normally this is Polyester) is then applied using electrostatic spraying equipment. A thin layer of powder is deposited over the entire frame before the frame is put into an oven at approximately 200°C (392°F) for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the component. The advantage of using powder coat over a paint finish is that the coating is harder and can be thicker than that of paint. Also, there are no solvents involved. The disadvantage of powder coat over paint finishing is that powder coat is very difficult to repair if it becomes damaged. It is not possible to perfectly match the appearance of powder coat with a repair made using a liquid paint.

RESIDENTIAL

For residential use, Gloster Furniture, Inc. products are warrantied to be free from material defects in workmanship, materials, and construction from date of purchase for the number of years noted below when used for normal, residential outdoor use. 
Aluminum, Teak, Stainless Steel -  5 Years
Wicker, Outdoor Leather, Outdoor Rope, Water Resistant Cushions, Furniture Covers, Slings - 2 Years
Synthetic Stone, Natural Stone, Ceramic, Glass, Solar LED Light - 2 Years
Standard cushions, Throw pillows - 1 Year

HALO PARASOLS WARRANTY
2 YEARS - Structural components, fittings, and mechanisms, covering materials and workmanship in normal use, not including superficial or accidental damage, or expected normal wear and tear.
1 YEAR - Powder coat finish, covering adhesion and environmental resistance, not including superficial or accidental damage, or expected normal wear and tear.

Original purchase transaction receipt/record clearly displaying purchase date is required to activate all warranty claims. Damage resulting from the misuse, alteration, negligence, accident or normal wear is not covered by this warranty. Small cracks, which may appear in the end-grain of teak when exposed to the elements, are considered entirely natural for teak outdoor furniture and are not covered by this warranty. All claims must be submitted through the original reseller of purchase. Please refer to Gloster Furniture, Inc. return policy for procedures if you believe an item has a manufacturer defect.

COMMERCIAL

For contract use, Gloster Furniture, Inc. products are warrantied to be free from material defects in workmanship, materials, and construction from date of purchase for the number of years noted below when used for normal, residential outdoor use. 
Aluminum -  5 Years
Teak, Stainless Steel, Wicker, Outdoor Leather, Outdoor Rope -  3 Years
Water Resistant Cushions, Furniture Covers, Slings, Synthetic Stone, Natural Stone, Ceramic, Glass, Solar LED Light - 2 Years
Standard cushions, Throw pillows - 1 Year

HALO PARASOLS WARRANTY
2 YEARS - Structural components, fittings, and mechanisms, covering materials and workmanship in normal use, not including superficial or accidental damage, or expected normal wear and tear.
1 YEAR - Powder coat finish, covering adhesion and environmental resistance, not including superficial or accidental damage, or expected normal wear and tear.
Original purchase transaction receipt/record clearly displaying purchase date is required to activate all warranty claims. Damage resulting from the misuse, alteration, negligence, accident or normal wear is not covered by this warranty. Small cracks, which may appear in the end-grain of teak when exposed to the elements, are considered entirely natural for teak outdoor furniture and are not covered by this warranty. All claims must be submitted through the original reseller of purchase. Please refer to Gloster Furniture, Inc. return policy for procedures if you believe an item has a manufacturer defect.

We want you to love every new item from AuthenTEAK. If something is wrong with your merchandise, know that we are available to assist with refunds and/or exchanges. See below for details.

To help ensure a smooth order process, where your product, lead time, and shipping/delivery expectations are met or even exceeded, please contact us with any questions prior to placing your order. Our customer care team is available by emailing customercare@authenteak.com where we respond between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday.

Returns & Exchanges

With proof of purchase, you may return or exchange an eligible item within 30 days of delivery. All returns must be in original condition and packaging. We cannot accept returns for items that have been opened, assembled, altered, used or made to order. AuthenTEAK does not offer free returns and the customer is responsible for all costs associated with returning merchandise. All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee. If you choose to exchange an eligible item, a portion of the restocking fee may be waived.

If the order was shipped and/or delivered at no charge—including any free White-Glove promotions—the cost of that shipping and/or delivery service will be deducted from any eligible refunds.

All refunds must include a Return Authorization (RA) number. To obtain an RA number and process your refund, please complete the form below. Refunds are processed within one week of receipt and inspection of merchandise.

Final Sale Merchandise

The following merchandise is non-returnable, non-cancellable, and non-refundable:

• Pillows
• Fabric by the Yard
• Furniture Cushions and Casings
• Curtains and Drapes
• Custom Furniture
• Special Order Frame Finshes
• Grills, Smokers, and Pizza Ovens
• Appliances and Kitchen Components
• Kitchen Cabinetry
• Reducer Rings and Umbrella Caps
• Upholstered Furniture
• All Talenti brand products
• Replacement Umbrella Frames, Bottom Poles and Parts
• Replacement Umbrella Canopies
• Planters with Drainage Holes
• Replacement Slings
• SunBrite TV products

Single Chair Purchase Policy – Final Sale

Due to the high cost of outbound shipping and the potential return shipping costs, the following merchandise purchased individually / purchased as a quantity of one (1), is considered FINAL SALE MERCHANDISE and not eligible for return:

• Chairs
• Chaises / Lounge Chairs
• Bar Stools / Bar Height Chairs
• Counter Height Chairs and Stools
• Adirondacks

Pricing

All prices on our website are in U.S. dollars and are subject to any applicable taxes according to state and local laws. Availability, prices, and delivery lead times are subject to change without notice.

There may be unintentional errors in the prices, descriptions, or images of certain merchandise, and we must reserve the right to restrict orders of those items and correct any errors or inaccuracies.

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