The set ships in 2 boxes, the 2 boxes arrived a week apart. One of the questions asked was "Q:"What is the material of the seats (where the cushions sit)?" asked by Lucy
A:"The seat material is metal."Steve from Wayfair on Jul 14, 2020." The seating area where the cushions sit is actually a vinyl mesh. We specifically chose this set because the answer said it was metal, we did not want the mesh. I guess we'll just have to see how long it lasts. Also, the seating is not very comfortable.