Used as kitchen chairs and as extras in the dining room when needed, these are in constant use. I had a set of 4 for 2 years when the wood split on one near hinge. Chairs seem sturdy so, thinking this was an anomaly, I ordered 2 more. Unfortunately, I could not get the sage color upholstery I had before, but the seat cushions come off easily enough. Be careful ordering as there is a similar model with flat top.