The picture of this set lured me and the fact that it was NOT made in China set me. This is really a gorgeous set. Putting it together was easy with good instructions (just had to look for the instructions: they are loose in the package). This dining set is well made and sturdy. I was impressed by the chairs while putting them together, thinking that they would not fall apart like ones to my daughter's "Ashley" set: the chairs to this set are a better quality.The table itself is stunning and heavy. Note that the description said the material is "wood" and it is wood: not some lightweight wood byproduct. I've not purchased Furniture of America before, but will definitely consider more of their furniture.