This works very well for my needs to get in to tall kitchen cabinets since it has 3 steps and yet folds up to use as an extra seat at our counter if needed.  If was not easy to assemble.....we even had to cut the dowel off as it was too long and kept the sides from going together all the way.  And the finish scratches off easily.   It was hard to find a nice wooden step stool and I was excited that it was countertop chair height to use also!