This set was worth every penny spent.  Solid wood, sturdy, and very pretty.  Assembly was not as difficult as anticipated.  Only downside was that a couple of pre-drilled holes on 2 chairs were drilled at an incorrect angle which made these 2 chairs wobbly and unable to sit level.  We put a couple of washers under the foot pegs and that solve the problem - it allowed the seat to be level and all four legs of the chair to meet evenly with the floor.  I would definitely recommend this set as a very attractive dining set, well worth the money.  We love it!