I just received this set. I love it. But - it is much darker than the picture of the set leads you to believe. Putting the table together was very easy. Putting all the chairs together - well that is another story. What a pain!!!! The table came with a scratch in it. I am waiting for a reply from Overstock to see what they will do. But I do like the set. Get someone who loves to put things together and let them do the chairs! Best way to go!