I am trying to set up an area in my home as an area where people can talk or read. Due to the way the space is laid out, a settee and a couple of chairs would work; a full-sized couch would be too large. I'm looking at the Balfour Settee (#9511) and the matching chairs (#9516 and #9516T).

Does anyone here have experience with this group in terms of comfort?

Also, for H&M's exposed wood, do they use oak? On pieces where I can see the woodgrain it appears to be oak, but I can't find any clear indication of what wood is used.

Thanks.