These chairs were available at special Labor Day  pricing and were an excellent value.  Delivery was quick and they arrive3d in very well protected boxes.  The downside is that the chairs are almost completely dis-assembled and contain only a tiny Allen Wrench for assembling.  Fortunately we have plenty of tools around and my husband is clever at this, so putting the chairs together was perhaps easier than it would be for many unsuspecting buyers.   The chairs have a nice finish, and are sturdy, as others have stated.  I will be adding chair pads for additional comfort and color.  They will meet our needs for casual dinners in a covered porch setting..