Stools are sturdy and comfortable, and look nicer (more like real leather) in person than in photos. They are easy to assemble once you have the two pieces lined up correctly. Took off one star because 2 of the 4 I ordered had either a 1" scratch or an indentation of a metal leg. It's barely noticeable once they are under the counter, but it's a bummer that they didn't arrive in perfect condition. The exterior of the shipping boxes were totally intact and the stool was well wrapped inside so it may have slipped pass quality control.