This set is a great value for the price! I enjoy building things, so putting this together was no problem. (Though I should've paid better attention to the instructions and saved some time) It looks great and is still holding up well after regular use. My space is covered, but if it was open to the elements, I'd probably not leave the cushions out. All in all, a great set. We bought these chairs to go around our fire pit and they are perfect! Much easier to put together then you can imagine. My husband and I are both 75 years old and took us about 10 to 15 minutes per chair. They are very comfortable, not to heavy, but heavy enough. We highly recommend these chairs. Yes it's plastic... But very comfortable... Not hard at all. Actually a smooth texture surprisingly. Very easy to put together too. Looks great on my tiny deck ... No it not wicker but can not beat the price and just as comfy. I might replace seat cushions for thicker one later. Exactly what I wanted. It’s plastic wicker so the cats can’t use it as a scratching post. The size is perfect underneath my patio window and the pillow it comes with is a nice addition. I have this on my lanai. I replaced the outdoor wicker furniture I previously had. This is truly rust free as it has no metal and is simple to put together. I was impressed as to how strong it is also. It is even more sturdy than most wicker which is reinforced with steel. I wish I could find a lounge chair and more pieces like these. I bought this because I have arthritis and it looked easy to get in and out of on my front porch. I am very pleased with the chair and it lives up to my expectations. I did add another cushion to raise the seat. Great outdoor set for the price! Cushions are easy to take on and off to bring inside when it rains. Perfect combination for my back yard. Reasonable price. Strong enough for kids jumping around.