We love this table and we did heed the warning about the fact that it is really not for outdoors. We did use it outdoors and covered it when rained and kept it outside through the winter (in Chicago) but under a tarp.- there was a corner exposed and it is definitely damaged- we now have it inside and added two windsor chairs at each end and removed one of the benches and added three side chairs and have gotten so many compliments. I would recommend but only if you can manage the elements.