We've had the chairs several months now and they are quite sturdy and attractive.  I like the open cut of the wood design as it doesn't take up as much visual space around the kitchen island.  One thing I am a bit disappointed in is that the width and thickness of the wood parts seems a bit narrow to me.  Would have liked a little bit 'beefier' look to the wood.  All in all they're just fine for casual use.  Buy them if you like them!