Very easy to put together (my 7 & 10 year old basically did it!), the look was exactly as it appears (different brand on tag than on post, but otherwise identical). 
The base is tippy when seat is adjusted to highest setting, which is what we need it at for the kids to sit at the counter. It's hard to get onto on the highest setting as well, especially with the tippy base. It's better & easier mid-way up, but difficult to adjust to a higher seat once you're sitting on it. 
They look GREAT in our kitchen!