They work perfectly for what we needed. They look much more expensive than what I paid. They seat cushion is grey/white linen texture. I got the higher height one and it work for our pub height counter which is about 41 inches. I love that they swivel a full 360 degrees. I don't see a red tint to this wood, it is a medium brown in my opinion which is what I needed. Not an espresso or a dark wood.