This outdoor dining  set is a score!  I will be using it less for dining and more for comfortable seating  on my small patio and in my beautiful garden.  The vintage wickerchairs that  we have been using for 20 years have been patched and painted so many times, there is a risk that they will fall apart at any moment.  The new pieces will surely last for many, many, years to come.  We love being outside so much that the patio area is a total extension of our living space.  The chairs are very comfortable.  The seats are sturdy and deep.  My 6'6" man  has commented on the absolutely great  he fits in these chairs, which though described as dining chairs, make perfect Lounging occasional seating, even without  upholstered cushions.  (It is likely that I will add 4-5" box cushions in weather resistant fabric), to the seats at some point.  I am so pleased with my purchase!  I love the cottage look and the detail and color of finish is beautiful!