We Purchased Three Sets Of These Chairs For A Total Of Six To Go With An Expandable Table Downstairs As Well As Use For Additional Seating For Our Mission-Style Dining Table By Another Manufacturer In Case Of More Guests.The Chairs Are Better Than We Expected And A Bargain At This Price. They Are Solid And Comfortable And Could Also Be Used In A Pinch In Our Living Room. They Are A Little Difficult Initially To Open Due To The Stiffness Of The Hardware Which Is Very Sturdy, But The Instructions Underneath The Seat Helped Us Solve The Mystery Quickly. I Believe The Folding Mechanism Used Actually Lends Better Stability Than What You Normally Find In Folding Chairs.Despite Their Sturdiness, They Are Very Light And Easy To Store. Really, They Are An Outstanding Value And Adjunct To Entertaining. Very Versatile.