As another reviewer pointed out, these stools have really sharp edges that need sanding. Without a backrest, they are not comfortable for more than a few minutes, unless you lean against a wall. The stools are not matched to the table in height, which also is a problem because you can't lean on the table or put your legs underneath it.  Because of that, the set as a whole doesn't work. I'm stuck with it, however, as the return shipping would eat up the entire value of the return. Not happy!