My brother-in-law "broke" our half-bath toilet seat; when you sat on the seat, you slid sideways to end up half way off the throne. This beautiful seat has brass fittings, which are FAR superior to plastic ones. The wood is very rich and warm, matching the vanity in color. It enhances the small bathroom and adds a touch of class. I installed it myself, and it is STILL solidly set on the toilet. Very easy job to ensure such an improvement. I will upgrade the other baths as the seats become available.