The Stakmore chairs are exactly what we need to supplement seating at our dining room table, once the leaves are inserted in the table.  They are substantial and attractive.  The only reason they received 4 stars, instead of 5, is because I could not open them.  I knew the technique (even watched a You Tube video to be sure I was doing it correctly).  I simply did not have enough strength.  My son-in-law even had to struggle with one.  So, now they're open and sitting in the dining room, waiting for Christmas dinner (which sort of defeats the purpose of folding chairs).  I'm hoping with use, they will become easier to handle.