I purchased this set to go on my uncovered, outdoor patio. Upon receiving it, I decided against putting it outside and made room for it on my screened in porch. It is beautiful, but I don't think that it would survive any type of harsh weather without being covered majority of the time. The wood is pretty soft (I've only had it for a few days and it already has some scrapes from kids' toys bumping into it). That being said, it seems like a sturdy set that isn't going to break easily. For the price, it is very much worth it.