I just received this table as a birthday gift, and I am so pleased with it! It really is a beautiful table. I was a little worried about the quality, since it was rather inexpensive, but I think it's as nice as some of the more expensive ones you see in the furniture stores! Yes, it is a less expensive wood, but unless you inspect it, you'd never know. The chairs are very sturdy and the microsuede covers are very soft and comfortable. (I only hope they clean up well with a messy husband and a two-year-old boy!)
The assembly could have been better, but definitely could have been worse, as well. The directions weren't bad, but weren't very detailed either. The first chair I put together, I had to redo it twice, because the directions weren't very clear about which way the pieces should go. Once I finished the first one, however, the other three went very quickly. I opened the box, unpacked everything, and put the table and all four chairs together in about two hours.
I have nothing bad to say about this set. It's exactly what I was searching for, the price is great, and it looks very pretty in my dining room. Highly recommended if you're looking for a casual dining set that still looks nice, at an affordable price!