We bought similar barstools at Big Lots about 12 years ago, and they were way better quality than these. These aren't terrible, but they don't feel as sturdy as our former barstools. We are constantly getting the allen wrench out to tighten them and we don't even sit in them very often. Also, in the sunlight, the black looks dark brown. The overall look is very nice and they are fine for the limited amount of time we use them.