Very unpleasant odor from the paint.  Otherwise the stool is well made.  I think the paint must be factory fresh and therefore, it is an enamel paint which is still "curing".  At least we hope that is what is happening.  I can't have the stool in the house yet.  It stands outside in the sun during the day; in the garage at night.  If you are sensitive to smells, you will understand this review.
UPDATE:  the bad odor dissipated and there is no odor at all anymore.  I believe it was the paint curing.  Our granddaughter loves to stand on this to help me make batter.