I love the set!!! I have done my research and read all the reviews on this site and other sites... the chairs are firm - they aren’t sitting on ‘bleachers hard’. They are comfortably firm.  Without probing, that was my kids and husband’s first comment was how comfortable they were. 

The table is beautiful - you can see the character in all the photos. The metal underneath and the super cool wood work. As for the comments on water damage and burns... just be careful. I have real wood that is very temperamental (even more so). Take care of things, that’s all (I have two boys - three if you toss in the hubby - trust me I know)!

Overall, very pleased!