Design is beautiful. The classic hairpin legs and finish are executed very nicely. The ease of assembly and quality of assemblage is the best i have seen. The ostrich textured vinyl cover is beautiful for the price and colors are spot on. Why the three star then? 
Well, i was tempted to give it two but all of the above brought it to three. Here is the dig. The quality of the upholstery fabrication is pretty ridiculous. Loose fitting over the foam and the round edges go flat so it is not even a true circle. Get that together and this would be a five star, hands down. I have seen this now so many times from products, especially from china and india, but I love the stool. It just went from master bedroom possible to guest room only status.