I just received my set and couldn't be more pleased.  The quality of the wood and cushions are far better than I had expected given the very reasonable price of the set.  Kudos goes out the the manufacturer's packing people as well...I watched the shipper drop the box from his truck to the ground and I fully expected to open the box to damaged merchandise, however, the cushions were packed around the wooden frames in such a way as to protect the overall contents and everything came through the trauma just fine.  I will recommend Birch Lane merchandise to my friends for sure!