This is an absolutely gorgeous and sturdy barstool. However, we were very unlucky that the first one we attempted to assemble was a nightmare! Several of the holes did not line up properly. Parts were missing. I had hired a handyman to assemble all four of the ones I purchased and it took him 4 hours to finally get one put together - after going to Home Depot and getting the missing parts. Wayfair was wonderful and allowed me to return them all for a full refund. I wish they had worked, because they were very nice. Definitely NOT grey though... the wood had very golden undertones.