Agree that they are pretty and comfortable. Seem sturdy. Kit came with plenty of nuts, but most were the wrong size and did not fit the screws. There were three of us assembling and we all agreed that the nuts sent were not correct. Because of this the second chair is not yet assembled. Also, one screw hole on the chair is not set at the correct angle making assembly a bit challenging. Like I said they do seem sturdy, so I am looking forward to using them for a long time. Chair is comfortable with and without the cushions.