These are really very nice counter height barstools! I love the look of them. They were fairly easy to assemble…the instructions were clear, everything was labeled well and they gave an extra little pack of miscellaneous parts, which was handy! The stools are firm, but comfortable. The wood backs are great! They have a nice curve to them and seem wider than most backs. The only negative I have found so far is that the seat material is NOT cat friendly!! One jump up and my cat’s nails punctured the fabric. Aside from that, they are great!!