I was so pleased to receive this set. It came with good instructions, was easy to assemble, and looks great on my front porch. The only complaint I have is that the instruction booklet instructs that the furniture should not be exposed to the elements and should be kept covered when not in use... I think that should have been in the description of the set online, rather than buried in the instruction booklet that comes with it... One would expect a set billed as outdoor seating should be able to take the outdoor weather! Also, there are no cushions, as advertised. For now, the set looks amazing and is very comfortable, and I'll check back in within the next few months to provide an update on how durable it turns out to be.