We got this set for our outdoor patio area, which is filled with river rocks and pea gravel. The chair legs nestle down into the gravel nicely, so they're balanced. The seat itself is fairly long; I'm tall, so it's really comfortable for me. My wife, who is short, has to sit with her legs curled up beneath her or her feet can't touch the ground. The cushions are comfortable. I'd recommend taking the cushions in at night if you're going to use them in the morning, as they collect dew.