We LOVE these chairs!  We bought the teal colored ones and they are gorgeous!  You have to put them together, but not a big problem.  They're firm and comfortable.  We've had them for nearly a year and they're still as beautiful and sturdy as the day we got them.  We DO eat dinner at our table when we eat at home, too, which is most nights.  We also sit there to do other things as well.  Still look and feel like new.