Solid and sturdy. Easy to put together. They look nice but the legs do chip easily showing the beige underneath the black finish. Also the velvet fabric is slick, and the foam seat cushions do tend to mash down in front, making one slide forward. You end up seated more on the front of the stool, still stable but uncomfortable to lean back,  cuts at back of thigh. A design correction in the seat foam cushion (higher at front than back) would ensure a better seat. Would not recommend the velvet for children or high usage.