I bought this set for my 18 mo old granddaughter- I had been looking for something different, and the bench in this set caught my eye. Seems durable so far, but she is not hard on toys. I personally think it is so cute, and perfect for a little girl.   My son in law liked felt the set was well made, but it took a lot of time to put together.  So if you have no carpentry skills, you might need some help.  So far we love it and I am hoping it will last a long time.