These chairs surprised me.  They're very sturdy, very comfortable and very stylish.  They totally work in the whole coastal country French thing I've got going on. One reviewer said they have a scent of sea grass when you first open the box, and while that's true, it dissipates overnight.  I like the fact that the cushion is loose so I can change the look of my dining area simply by changing a cushion.  I'm planning on ordering 2 more of these to serve as armchairs in my sun porch and am also thinking about purchasing the matching sea grass side chairs as a quick and easy renovation to my dining area.  An excellent value for the money!