I LOVE this dining set so much!! We are empty nesters that are downsizing from a large table. It is exactly what I hoped for. My husband assembled it by himself while I was working. I did warn him about the staples from previous reviews. He also told me that it didn’t come with directions, but he figured it out. (Not that he would have read them anyway.) haha The seats are sturdy and comfortable and fits in the tiny space that we have for a dining table. We’ve had it since November and so far, no issues. We do use coasters or a placemat, to protect the finish. Highly recommend.