I am very pleased with the outdoor dining set. It arrived earlier than expected in excellent condition as it was extremely well packed. In fact removing the packing was what took the majority of the set up time. My son had the table assembled in minutes. It is very sturdy and comfortable without needing cushions, which is why I chose it. Not needing to run out every time it rains to grab cushions has been a joy. I think I looked at every outdoor set on the internet and am convinced I made the best choice.