Using your Thonet French Bistro Stacking Chair is a breeze. You can place it both indoors and outdoors, like in a cafe, bistro, or your backyard. It's strong enough to hold up to 400 lbs, so anyone can sit on it comfortably. When not in use, you can stack up to 5 chairs on top of each other to save space. The fixed floor glides on the chair are there to protect your indoor floors from scratches. As for maintenance, it's super easy. Just wipe it clean with a damp cloth whenever it gets dirty. Also, since the aluminum frame is rust - resistant and the PE rattan is fade - resistant, you don't have to worry too much about it getting damaged by the elements. But try to avoid leaving it in extremely harsh weather conditions for a long time to keep it in the best shape.