I love the looks of this set; the wood is a real plus.  The cushions are substantial - very thick and dense foam - and the  backs of the chairs and loveseat are comfortable even without cushions (though I think I will buy some pillows for additional color).  The set arrived on two different days in three boxes. They were packed well and fairly effortless to put together.  One flaw:  the shelf of the table had a knothole where the bolt was to be screwed in, which caused the board to crack.  Since it was on the lower shelf, my husband filled the crack from the underside with wood filler and used a furniture marker on the top to cover it.  Should be good to go.