Well, I paid more than I usually would consider for a kitchen chair, but the colors and design were irresistible to me.  Assembly was quick and easy.  The chairs are very sturdy - I have been buying screw together furniture for 30 years, and the design has improved immensely so that the chairs are not rickety.  I wish the chair back would flex so that you could lean back a little, but I knew it was rigid when I purchased it.  To me, this is just a great kitchen chair.