Maybe I just had higher expectations for the quality materials than what the description implied, but this chair is more "man made" wood than actual wood. We purchased three sets and had one set come flawed, and another missing a bolt. Having said all this, I do have to add, that they seem solid enough to support our tall family, and the solid frames of our 18 adopted Offensive Linemen sons! Not to mention that they're a  fantastic compliment to our dinning set! Fingers crossed that the positives will outweigh the negatives in the long run!