I bought these chairs so I could sit on my deck and see over the railing. I assembled one easily and tried it out. The height was perfect but the arms were rough (one of my personal pet peeves). So I decided to sand them down and the stain came off so I restained them and then applied a poly coat to (hopefully) keep the arms smooth. If you are ok with textured arms it would not be a problem. I have not been happy with the weathering of other wood outdoor furniture so I am giving the poly coat a try.
I purchased these chairs to go with my custom tiki bar and they match perfectly. They are well built and sturdy and very comfortable. They were a hit among our friends.