Wow!  It took me a month to search for these perfect stools!  100% hard wood. Made in Vietnam (NOT China!) Carefully packaged. Not a scratch. Clear instructions. Easy to put together (15 minutes each stool).  Just remember to turn the square metal piece as you flip the chair over to attach the seat to the four legs. Shiny and beautifully crafted as seen here. Yes, it is true, that there is a metal black strip across the 2 lower bar to protect from your shoes resting on it. I like these hard metal protected strips.  Great buy! It is 360 degrees smooth swivel. They are tucked under my countertop out of the way. The height from your bottom to the floor is 24 inches (exactly what we needed for our countertop).  The back lip of the chair is curved up making the back 26 inches tall. This stool will last longer than the faux leather. Very sturdy.