Comfortable, great looking and well made. Just what we needed for our patio area. Two tips to make assembly easier...the cross member joining the arms together will need sanding to fit in the holes. This allows you to take off just enough wood to get a good tight fit. Secondly, the base/back assembly is easier to attach to the arm assembly if the chair is laying on it's side. This allows you to locate all the bolts in their respective holes easily and then tighten progressively until seated correctly.