wanted to give this 10 stars!  beautiful piece, very comfortable. i ordered the curry colour, which went with my "tuxedo" kitchen cabinets - cream uppers and deep navy/black lower cabinets.  well made, anodized metal so finish will not peel, chip or crack - very important feature since that's where you feet are.  my husband is 6 ft, and i'm 5ft and we both found them comfortable and a good height. very well packed and protected.  i purchased 4 of them for my 9.5 foot kitchen island.  very happy overall !