My elderly mother went through two vanity stools in a year.  She broke both by plopping down on them. The others were of 1950's vintage and while being very ornate, weren't too sturdy.  I couldn't be happier with this purchase.  It's a tank.  This stool is not only nice looking, but is extremely well constructed and solid.  On the bottom of the legs are curved, hard plastic caps, so the floors are safe.  I'm sure it will outlast her and probably me, too.  It's rather pricey, but you get what you pay for.