Considering what I paid, I'm very happy with the purchase. My husband I don't weigh a lot, so I'm sure the construction will be fine. The chair doesn't seem to be as 'filled in' with the wicker strips as it appears in the picture. I also think it could be wrapped tighter as it seems like the strips will stretch out. The biggest disappointment is the pillows. They are not a nice light beige as pictured. They are a weird orange/tan color - almost like skin. Odd choice.