Great set, took about 20-30 minutes per piece to put together and I did it by myself. The set is beautiful, the cushions are firm, and it has been holding up very well in the rain and cold. It was a bit challenging getting the screws and holes to align but the key is to tighten the bolts AFTER you get all of them in so they can align correctly. If you're thinking about buying this set, take the plunge, you wont regret it.