I purchased 3 of these barstools @ $248 ea. based on reviews.  I was happy when received because they looked good.  These are Chinese junk.  The construction is -10.  A month and a half later one is already falling apart. The foot rest tenon joint had no glue and separated making the stool unstable.  My husband tried to glue and repair it but the joint fit is so bad it can't be fixed.  Also the laminate on the foot rest, which we thought was a solid piece of wood, is separating from the base wood.  I was offered a 15% discount to keep as is or replace.  Am I that stupid to spend another $240 for another piece of over priced junk from China???  I think not!