The actual brand is Homepop. This stool is made in China and quality is not good for the price. Every seat had a weird bump (defect?) around the metal rim. The cushion cut a hole in my pants when I tested the first stool. Upon closer inspection, I found several sharp tiny metal shards embedded deep into the cushion. I purchased 4 stools and all 4 cushions had metal shards on and inside the seat cushion. I had to use tweezers, lint roller, and a vacuum to remove these metal shards. Please inspect the cushions carefully for metal shards before letting anyone sit on it. Unsafe and do not recommend!