Even more beautiful in person that picture.  Very sturdy and very heavy.  Wood is beautiful - slightly distressed look.  Nice craftmanship.  Assembly is very easy - just the bottom half into the top half with 4 screws &  washers. 

I would actually have rated it 4.5 starts if I had that option.  The one minor / slight drawback is the seat is very firm.  I might be more sensitive to it because our prior barstools were more cushioned.  I think we will definitely get use to the firmness, but I just wanted to mention it so customers are aware.

Pros: Beautiful, strudy craftmanship
Cons: Seat cushion very firm - - but not a full "con"