As many other reviewers have noted, the actual unit is smaller than anticipated, based on the photography. It's not unattractive or too small, just smaller than expected. Apart from that, the piece is comfortable and sturdy enough for casual use. I do have a few more serious reservations, though; first, the cushions are either not waterproof or insufficiently waterproofed. They are quite absorbent, and if these are used outdoors, brace yourself for unusable wet cushions. Second, there is no way to secure the cushions to the sofa. This is not such a big problem with the seats, as they wedge in to the sofa. However, the seat backs are light and loose, and fly away at the first stiff breeze. This is problematic for me as I am using this furniture on a sixth-floor terrace; if those fly down to the street, at best they're lost, at worst I'm looking at a lawsuit. I've already tried Velcro, which won't work, as the glue backing will not adhere to the fabric. I think I'm going to have to open the seams and insert ties that I can then tie to the wicker frame. It's an awful lot of work, but there's no better way to use these that won't require me removing the cushions and bringing them in after every use.