I love these stools, but there were some quality issues with both of the stools I ordered. Despite being "mummified" in foam strips, the metal pieces of both stools had some gouges and scratches in them. I decided to live with it, since they will get beaten up over time anyway. But it would have been nice to at least start out with them unblemished. Overall, I do love the look of them and I was surprised how comfortable they are. The seats are nice and wise and the backs are at a good angle.