These stools were delayed being delivered about 4 times which was very frustrating. I almost cancelled the order. But now that they are here I love them. For the most part they were super easy to put together except for one. The screw hole did not line up properly so I essentially had to drill another hole. This was super frustrating. I was going to send it back but given it had been almost 2 months since I had ordered it I just decided to make it work. The brass is super regal and they seem sturdy. Now that they are here and put together I love them but it was quite a chore to get them.