Great stools! However, know this......the 2 spindles that connect the leg assemblies together have gold threads and black threads. The black threads are reverse threaded meaning they will tighten turning right to left while you turn the gold threads left to right. Connection of the 2 leg assebmlies must be made simultaneously to accommodate this engineered feature. Instructions are beyond terrible and do not mention this. Once you figure that out, the hardest part is unpacking the box. They are solid wood with a nice finish. Also like the plastic scratch guard on the foot peg.