Couldn't  be more pleased with  these stools.  They are exactly as they appear, and also have a metal nut underneath that secures the seat so it can be held from spinning, keeping multiple stools the same height.  I was concerned that 3 would not fit within my island cut out but the actual width at the ring is 18.5", not 21 or 22" as someone had previously stated.  You will be very pleased with this purchase!

Pros: come assembled, as pictured
Cons: would have liked the seat a bit darker stained