We had previously ordered the set with the bench and the extending dining table (very nice) and just added in four more chairs. I like them very much - they are firm, but they are well stuffed with padding I find them very comfortable - I like the seat height and back angle, which puts me in a good sitting position for dining. They are not a soft lounge chair but that's fine as it's not what I wanted. They also look much more expensive than they actually were. I think they will hold up over time - very sturdy and stable construction.