I must begin being saying these chairs look even better in person. I have ordered chairs online before and usually there is some assembly involved, these chairs are fully assembled (which made it that much better for me). These chairs are very sturdy and comfortable with or without cushions. I like the cushions because I can change the look of the chairs by adding or removing cushions. This was my first Wayfair purchase,but definitely not my last.  I look forward to ordering more goodies for my home.