This set is exactly what I was expecting.  It's sturdy, heavy duty, functional and pretty.  My only complaint is that some of the cut edges on the arm rests are a bit sharp.  Not enough to cut me but enough to feel uncomfortable.  Other than that, they are great!  I had bought the assembly service, who cancelled their appt. 3 times before I cancelled them and put them together myself.  That was totally do-able. It took me two mornings of about 2 hrs. each to fully assemble the set. They look wonderful around my fire pit; we just used them this past Labor Day weekend with family and everyone was impressed!