Our three stools arrived yesterday. It took us about 10 minutes to put them together. Simple parts and easy instructions. They are comfortable to sit on and hold a lot of weight. They are also very beautiful and sturdy. they are a bit larger and thicker than I was expecting, which is a good thing. They look to be a good quality and durable chair. I like that they swivel but have to watch not too swivel too far around as the back will get caught under the counter when you get off the stool. Also, don't adjust the stool too high, unless you are sitting on it, as it needs a lot of weight on it to bring it back down. They look great and even the pickiest person in our house really likes them too. We have only just started using them so I can't attest to how durable they are but they look and feel like they will last a long time.