Very nice looking, easy to assemble and feels very solid. Just received it the other day, so can't speak to longevity/durability.  (A note on some of the whining in the reviews...) I don't worry about how the wood will look in a year; I take for granted that no factory finish is good enough to protect outside wooden furniture for any length of time.  I reckon a light sanding and coat of Whatco teak oil every once in a while should keep this looking nice for a long time.