This is a beautiful set which I was able to put together on my own for my garden, and the wood is solid and quite heavy. The only issue is that after just a few months (entirely covered by an outdoor furniture cover throughout the winter), there are already a few small splits in the wood and some spots of discolouration. I don't know if this is normal, but I'd recommend oiling it right away and making sure that on sunny days the whole set is protected under a parasol. Hence, the 4 stars.