Although these chairs and other Modway products are pricey, I have to say that the aluminum outlasts any other metal items used in our outside areas! My original purchase in 2020 was a bar height table and four chairs with arms. Over time, it became obvious that the arm chairs were an issue when guests were trying to manipulate both seating themselves and getting up to refill plates. I finally decided to invest in two armless chairs. The reduced width, due to lack of arms, has made jumping up to get that last piece of cake, much easier!