At first I thought I was buying only one stool because the price was already more than fair for a swivel stool. I was surprised when at checkout I discovered that the price was for a pair. They came sooner than I expected (shipping was free) and arrived in perfect condition. They exceeded my expectations; very sturdy and attractive. My grandchildren did that thing where they spin one another around to achieve a 5 G force level without incident (except for my stress level).