These chairs are perfect in our new home. We're doing a "softened" version of rustic industrial decor and these are perfect with our trestle dining room table. I chose them because they aren't too big and solid, and because the shape is the perfect marriage of modern and classic. They're very comfortable--my husband insisted on chairs with arms and I really wanted upholstered chairs so guests could linger around the table. It took a little while to put these together, but my husband is an engineer so he coped well!