I LOVE THESE STOOLS! We purchased these stools for our open floor plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. I was a little nervous that they wouldn't feel sturdy (despite reviews) as we have textured tile flooring. BUT, they are so, so sturdy and they were really easy to put together! I love the 'half-back' chair backs, too. Just enough support to keep you from slumping (or sliding off of the stool) and very cool looking. I like these so much, I'm planning on ordering the matching dining chair set for the dining room table!