I have to say I am very impressed with the quality of this chair. The frame is metal, and heavy duty, and the "rattan" which is some kind of weather resistant plasticy stuff is also high quality and the wrapping etc is flawless. One thing I like is that if after years of use, the rattan doesn't hold up, the metal frame will still be intact and have a cool mod look. The design of the base is also much nicer than I've seen on other similar chairs. Only knock on the design, it that it would be a smidge more comfortable if the front legs were a bit longer, or it mounted to the frame in a slightly tipped back position. But even with the flat seat angle, it's got cool factor for days.