These look great and fit in my kitchen PERFECTLY so I want to love them, however I am 115 lbs and I wouldn't feel comfortable letting anyone else sit in them for fear of them falling apart.  They were more sturdy when I assembled them, though I could tell by use of glue (per directions) that it didn't seem like much holding them together.  I am interested in finding a way to create more support.... FYI the cushions are fine and seem well made so they are worth some tinkering for the price.  Hope this helps.