Pretty much as expected. Style works with most living rooms or kitchens that incorporate medium tone or dark woods, (everything I have is pretty much walnut in some form or another), not just midcentury modern, (although thats what I was going for.) Assembly is pretty straight forward, but attaching the seat is kinda annoying as there are no pre-drilled holes, but the wood is soft enough, using a drill made it easier than pushing and cranking them in by hand with a screw driver, so Id recommend that or a small powered screwdriver. Seats are firm, but comfortable enough, its not like an all-day seat, backrest gives enough support, which i prefer over your standard backless stools. Sturdy so long as you put it together correctly, and the walnut veneer looks great, no need to splurge on solid walnut. Also, both come in one box that isnt overly large or heavy.