We've had this set for a few years now in NC and it looks like new, except for a few scratches on the glass after I used it as a potting bench and dragged pots around on it. We do keep the cushions inside and bring them out only for a few hours at a time. The only minor complaint I've noticed is that the metal frame can generate static and can shock you if you run your hand along the top of the chair as you're walking by.