We purchased these, as well as the Mansfield chairs with arms, pedestal base, and table top, two years ago. We are constantly having to tighten screws that are loose or falling out of all of the pieces. More than one chair has required wood glue and recently one had a leg break off. The wood piece underneath of the chair had split. We've never had a set do this and I promise that we are NOT rough with our furniture. Normal use has worn this set out entirely too quickly. I'm very disappointed because I really love the way this set looks.