The height is great! We got this set to go behind a couch just like the photo, and the color and detailing are perfect. That said, there were two deep scratches on the table that we noticed AFTER we put it together - despite the elaborate packaging - so I guess we won’t be returning. The pieces were fairly easy to put together, but be prepared to use Allen wrenches (why are these a thing!) and to tighten screws by hand. The stool stretchers didn’t go together very well - the screw holes are weirdly placed so that the screws pop the pegs out of their holes when tightened. Also the fumes from the chair cushions are fairly noxious out of the box, so you may prefer to off-gas those outside or in a garage for a day or two.