Took a long time to find the perfect chair. Wanted comfortability without sacrificing style.  If it's pretty but not comfortable, there's no point in my opinion. I also wanted a chair that had legs that would go straight down (vs. angled down) which would take up more space, as the table is in a smaller area in my condo. Very sturdy and strong, and quality is great. Finally, I had a family member sit on a cheaper chair once and it broke under her weight, leaving her scarred as the metal cut her leg. I didn't see a weight on this chair when buying it, but wanted something really strong such that it would never break if someone sat on it. Have owned for a year and a half and they are going strong. One is starting to creak so we'll have to tighten a few bolts. And the cushions on these are also holding up really well.