Very solid, very beautiful!  Everyone comments how they love our new stools.  We have 5 of them around our kitchen island and they are perfect.  They are different than the ordinary stools - not a backless, but not a back, they are artistically creative, but sturdy.  We are so happy with them.    

Pros: solid, durable, no assembly
Cons: none, really.  perhaps the finish may be rough in some areas, but nothing to worry about.