Nice looking durable bar stools.  It is only lightly distressed, so it looks like it is nicked and scraped as opposed to distressed.  I will probably sand and distress it more in a few places.  Assembly was easy.  The bottom of one leg was damaged, but we didn't realize it until it was completely assembled.  It wasn't a structural problem so we're just living with it.  I would advise anyone to unpack and inspect each piece before assembling.  Overall, I'm pleased and would buy them again.