These bar stools are great and the shipping was fast and they were packaged to prevent any damage. We have received many compliments of how nice and sturdy they are. The instructions say 12 minute assembly and that is inaccurate. The first stool took me a while, word to the wise only put the screws in enough to hold the pcs together and then go back through and tighten them all. Anyway, I love them and they look great in our new kitchen.