I shopped around locally and online and these barstools were the best deals I found, plus they are really nice quality and look great in my home. They are nice in an area that's kind if a tight squeeze (I have a passthrough window with a counter from my kitchen to den, and the stools are in the den side between a couch and a wall; it's not a large room, but they fit nicely). They are very sturdy and a great find.