When I purchased several of these stools for my kitchen, I was concerned that they might be made of engineered wood. There was no need to worry, they are solid hardwood. (From the red hue on the hidden unfinished bits, it *might* be solid cherry. If so, then they are truly a wonderful bargain.)

Pro: 
   Solid Hardwood.
   Sturdy Construction (Ex: The seat frame is bolted to the back assembly with 7 bolts.) 
   Full size seat. (Not a small seat like many stools.) 
   Great styling. 
   Easy assembly.

Cons: 
   There is some uneven finish. (Looks like the glue was not properly cleaned off the wood before the finish was applied.)
   The microfiber seat really holds on to pet hair.