This is a really great looking stool. I especially love the variation in the wood tones of the seat - it definitely gives it that high end look. This stool is also way more comfortable than I imagined it would be. The seat is sculpted for maximum comfort. The only downside is it isn't a great choice if you have small kids. When my four year old tried to climb on by stepping on the footrest, the whole thing almost fell over. But for older kids and adults, 100% recommend.