Beautiful sectional set (although I wish I had bought it on wayday for a little cheaper). Even so, such a nice alternative to the hideous plastic wicker style bulky furniture out there. The table is lovely too. Our patio area is covered and I think that's better for this set in terms of wear and tear. The cushions are firm but very comfortable (I napped on this sectional today!) and the material feels quite tough (in a good way).. aka, it doesn't feel like it would stain easily and it does feel like it would stand up to the elements! I love that this came with a coffee table! Really looks classy! It's not super "deep" in the seat, but the length is nice too. We had four people sit on this last night and there was still lots of room! Gorgeous set and SO Many compliments on it!