This is a really beautiful set and we like its appearance and size, it was perfect for what we were looking for. Unfortunately the surface is very prone to scratching and within a month of having it now there are many small nicks and scratches on the table top and chairs, which really detract from the appearance. We have children in the home, but we aren't particularly rough on our things in general so we were surprised and disappointed about that part. Otherwise it's a really nice set and we like it.