These bar stools are perfect for our kitchen counter.  They add the element of wood, but don't take away from the white marble counter since the back is not too high.  I must add that I had to order replacement seats because they first arrived broken to pieces!  Joss & Main sent replacement seats, but they were missing the metal plate on the bottom that was necessary for attaching to the swivel stand.  Customer service said the part I needed was on back order, and they have continued to delay shipment.  I finally took matters into my own hands and called the Table and Chair who made the bar stools and within a week, the manufacturer  mailed me the correct part, and I am now happy with the final product.