These chairs are gorgeous! The are heavy and sturdy, also wide and comfortable to sit on. They are made of real wood and weigh something like 25 lbs each. I'm so glad we decided to splurge on these because I think they will last us a very very long time, unlike the majority of our mdf furniture. Assembly was easy. You may need help getting them inside because there are 2 in a box, so it is quite heavy. Last thing, the grey is darker than it appeared online, but that wasn't a problem for me. It's like a medium/dark slate grey. We used a coupon, and Great Offer Stock was offering extra rewards when we purchased, so I feel like we got a good deal!