This 3 piece set in a great value. It looks great and sits well. I need a pillow in the back of it since the seat is deep. You could also put a cushion on the seat if you wanted, but it is comfortable without. This set all came in one big box. The Fed Ex guy sat it on my porch at noon and by 12:25 it was unpacked and in place on my patio under the awning. It is not made to put out in the direct sun.