This piece of furniture has been durable and is very comfortable. We got it to enjoy or many gathers we have at our house. Our house is small on the inside, but we have a large deck. This dining set fits perfect on it and provides so much space for our friends and family to gather around. We are considering buying more chairs to have on the side because we could even fit more people than 8 (some were children). The chairs are very comfortable and easy to clean. I love to colors with the grey wicker and blue turquoise blue it really pops! We are working on finishing an area that will be an outdoor kitchen and are looking at matching pieces to complete the look of our outdoor space! So far it is one of the best purchases we have made with our new home!