After reviewing numerous bistro sets, I decided on purchasing this one for several reasons: 1) reasonably priced, 2) FULLY assembled, 3) each chair supports a maximum weight of 275 lbs...most bistro chairs I researched support a max weight of 150 or 175! Most adults I know weigh more than that, 4) the good reviews on this set, and 5) I have a small balcony and needed something that will fit. It's compact size is perfect. I am happy with my purchase and glad I didn't spend hundreds on similar looking sets.