Very sturdy, large seats. We are very happy with them. The only reason I did not give 4 stars is because I ordered two sets ( 4 chairs) and one came damaged ( wood split in half) and we had to wait 2 weeks for replacement part (wish they could have put a rush on it). The part finally came and it did not have the holes for the screws and we had to make our own. But now that they are together, we love them.