This product is great for the money!  It is stylish and nice looking: just what I was looking for.  While it is hardwood, it is a cheaper quality of hardwood and that is why you can get this for such a bargain price.  Stools that are similar to this can be triple the price of these.  The wood still looks great.  I did have a small crack in one of the three that I purchased but it was not a big deal.  These are comfortable for a wood seat.  One of the biggest perks is that they are assembled, a rare find for bargain furniture.  Yes you can get the same stool on this website unassembled for slightly less money, but I would suggest these.  They are ready to use out of the box.  They are attractive and overall great.  For the money you REALLY cannot beat these. Yes there are better products out there, but those cost an arm and a leg.  In this price range these are the best you can get!  Color is black, as shown, with slight distressing but not too much. [...]