Stool is solid and not too difficult to assemble, though it does take two to attach the seat. Finish is good but some minor finish imperfections here and there, but nothing worse than what the chairs would normally look like after a few months use. The allen wrench that comes with the set is made of soft metal - you may need to use your own if the supplied wrench head strips/wears too quickly. We had ordered Cappuccino finish and the box said Cappuccino but the actual color / upholstery looks far more like the Cherry finish on the website. Wasn't worth sending back as we had debated the options and had just a preference versus absolute need for the Cappucino finish.