I get so many compliments on these stools. I bought six of these. 3 out of the six stools came semi damaged because of a split in the wood on the backrest. They replaced it within a week and the replacements didn't have any flaws. They are very comfortable with a thin layer of leather cushion on the seat. It's easy to clean and love that it swivels and can be height adjusted. The only thing that bugs me is that when swiveled the back rest hits the counter and can leave a mark on the chair. It's easy to touch up with a little stain. But really-any stool with a backrest and a swivel will encounter the same issue. The back rest is very striking. I love the detail and get so many compliments on it. It's a great value.