Real wicker has sharp edges and this rocker was a smooth finish. I had this same type material in another set and it was as nice ten years as the day I bought it. I hope these will last as long. The will be outside on a covered porch and I'm planning on spending time in them this spring.  Summer and fall. The rocker base was tricky to install for the first one but I figured out how to put pressure on the leg and it popped into place, the others went on easier after I figured that out. Love the color.