Iwould give the stool 5 stars but it was packaged with a label on a very visible part of the stool that was nearly impossible to get off. We srcubbed with soap and hot water, acid, and had to scrape with knives to try get them off. Serious elbow grease. As it is, we are still left with a sticky residue that we cant get completely off. Frustrating. Othereise the stools are gorgeous and sturdy! Love the simple modern look.