6 chairs altogether and 2 of the chairs have arms for each head of the table -- all very comfortable (cat scratched a few corners). Minor scratches on the table, it's a glowing table, and I get MANY compliments about it. Has a quality metal gear system for the middle leaf (18 inches wide). Almost 7 ft long X 3 1/2 ft wide (with the leaf). I've had the leaf in, so there aren't ANY discolourations from uneven use. It has been a wonderful, sturdy, useful, beautiful dining set (4 teenagers plus their friends, homework, eating, and discussion place). I'm now moving to a smaller place.