We wanted some lounge chairs for our deck by the pool. We used to have a couple of Zero Gravity chairs and they were heavy to move around, rusted if left out in the rain (it actually said in the instructions that they need to be taken in when not in use), the fabric and bungees wore out after a season or two because of the sun, and the locks to hold them at different levels broke during the first season we had them. These are nicely made, and the aluminum frame means no rust and easy to move around. They're so light, and they fold up nicely enough that I could imagine also taking them to the beach. They can be set at many different reclining levels from sitting tall to almost lying flat, and you can have your feet propped up, or fold the bottom legs in and have your feet lower if you like. They're really comfortable for lounging and reading outside. They did well for this whole season and we never took them inside. The table is fine to rest a book and sunglasses or a drink that's not in a breakable glass, since it's fabric, it's not as solid as a hard table.