This stool, while attractive in appearance, is extremely rustic as in rough and unfinished and split wood in places. My husband plans to work on it in order to smooth and protect the surface. I'm glad we only ordered only one stool, because it would take too much time to try and finish several stools. We felt the price of this stool was too high for what you get. If you don't mind rustic or rough wood surfaces, this is the stool for you!