When it arrived flat pack I truth be told panicked .no need it was easy to put together and is strong and solid .I'm not the lightest of people but it is strong and sturdy so I feel safe sitting on it .it looks like its metal I'm very pleased with this I didn't want anything heavy as was in a summer room and wanted to be able to move it easily .it looks lovely where its to .well worth the purchase price imvery pleased with it and what's even better I put it together myself considering I'm riddled with arthritis shows how easy it is to do Im well pleased