I really like these chairs.  They seem very solid and sturdy.  Nothing wobbly about them.  The sticker on the bottom says they will hold up to 300 pounds.  I would feel secure having a heavier person sit in them.  The cushions also seem to be very well made. I think they will work well for extra seating at holiday time.  They were also packaged very well and shipped out promptly!  I bought 8 of them.