I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this table. It's just the perfect size for our Juliet balcony and has become my favorite location to go and grab a cup of tea and read a book. I got cushions for the seats because I thought the seats would be uncomfortable, but they actually are completely comfortable without them! In fact, cushions raised me up too high and felt awkward. Try it without cushions first, but if you definitely want them, I'd go with low-plush ones (especially if you will use a laptop at this table). It was exactly what I wanted and is really beautiful. Couldn't be happier!