These two pieces along with the matching ottoman are the perfect addition to our lanai.  We hesitated to buy something we couldn't "sit on" but trusted the photo and quality of the catalog.  Our trust was well placed.  The furniture is sturdy and extremely comfortable.  My husband used wood glue on the joints when he assembled the pieces.  Assembly was very easy and took a reasonable amount of time.  He added nylon "pads" on the legs to allow for easy moving without scraping.  We couldn't be more pleased with this choice!  PS your shipping  charges for shipping to HI were reasonable and delivery  was prompt.