These were exactly what I was looking for to use in our kitchen. Bear in mind if you're using them at a bar you probably need the 30" as opposed to the 24" counter-height. With the padded seat and back, these are very comfortable and the finishes make them look richer than the price would indicate. Assembly was pretty easy, it's easier/faster if you have two people. The reason I dinged them for workmanship is that one leg of each stool was ever so slightly shorter than the rest so it wobbled. We fixed one by using a furniture pad and now it is rock solid, the other is still a tiny bit wobbly but it's barely perceptible and doesn't materially affect the functionality. One of the cross supports was also chipped/broken and I considered asking for a replacement (they say they will do it within 30 days of purchase) but it didn't seem to impact the design/support of the stool so I didn't bother. All in all, great stools that look great at a great price.