Shocked at the quality (pleasantly), given that it was about half the price of comparable sets. I've already gotten many compliments. The wood is very high-quality and attractive. It even "smells" like you might expect it to. The chairs will supposedly support 600 lbs., and they feel that sturdy. Plus, a big factor for me is that the cushions appear to be roughly twice as thick as many others. I hope to have many years of enjoyment.