The set looks beautiful when put together. Assembly takes some time, but easy to do. The only issue we had was one chair leg was missing the bottom piece (it was broken off). I'll be emailing the company later to resolve the issue. Chairs are sturdy, but definitely not made for wide-hipped people. Snug fit with all chairs around the table, but I expected that from other reviews. Most times we'll probably only have 6 chairs being used, which allows for plenty of space. A great deal for the price. Keep expectations in line with what you're paying. Hoping it ages well over time.