I have three of these stools at my island in my kitchen. The wrought iron frame with the copper-looking backs are a wonderful accent to my kitchen which has warm-toned maple cabinetry and black/white speckled granite countertops. I love copper accents, inspired by French country design and these chairs contribute nicely to that feel. I have three children and they use the chairs daily. They're sturdy, but you have to teach them to stay safe on stools without arms. They swivel--so they can't be too closely placed to one another as you can easily swing into someone with the metal loop at the top of the chair. Easy to clean. Smaller seat surface than some stools.