They are just what I needed for my small office. Presently using one for my living room and one for my small office area. At first they were a bit tricky to put together. After looking at the connectors and matching them up with the pieces, the process moved along fine. I wanted to use one of the chairs for my desk, but it sits a bit lower than I like. The leather seating seems sturdy for sitting. At this point, I am not sure how long you can sit without a soft cushion or pillow. I have a couple of pillows I will try if the seat gets too uncomfortable. I gave four stars because I have not been able to test them out for long sitting periods. Overall, I like the outcome. I will add pictures later.