These four chairs I purchased are very, very beautiful and the original heavy duty quality I remember from my childhood in the early 1960's. The metal is shiny quality chrome and I chose the yellow cracked ice pattern which is cheerful and absolutely STUNNING with a just a touch orange running through it. I'm so happy with these wonderful chairs which are the REAL THING, not at all a cheap imitation. Did I mention how comfortable they are? They really dress up a kitchen!