I've had this set for two summers now. I can attest to its durability. At first, I would take the time to put the chairs away whenever it rained in order to protect the cushions, but I've stopped doing that a while ago and can still vouch for the quality of the cushion's and set built. I never took the time to varnish or protect the wood in any way and leave  it outside uncovered from May to October, so I am sure that by buying a patio furniture cover or by varnishing the wood you could even further extend its durability. 

The chairs cannot be pushed under the table, but it is a small price to pay for a kit that folds extremely compact and that is a breeze to put away when out of season. 

I highly recommend.