The overall look is fantastic for the price. Gold is trendy, and I am considering this purchase to have a 3-4 year lifetime with the abuse they will receive from my kids and that I will most likely want something different by then. I bought these having read that a few reviews mentioned chipping paint. Paint is easy to fix. Overall, a solid well-built aesthetically pleasing stool, and I can overlook the fact that they aren't perfect. If you are hyper-picky, don't buy. I'm very picky, but I am also very budget conscious. I needed 5, so I can overlook the minor flaws for the price. Four thumbs up, All Modern.