They are better then I had expected. They came boxed up neatly and compact. It wasn't hard at all to put together. The material is nice and sturdy and the wood is sturdy as well. The cushions are on the harder side, but I like it because if it was full of cotton, it would wear down over time. I live in an apartment and this set doesn't take much space as other living room sets would. I'm a  very happy customer.