I purchased a set of two to see how I liked them before ordering all 6 stools that I needed. They were better than I expected. One of the six had a pea size scratch on the metal base that showed a shiny silver through. They are sending a whole chair as a replacement. The kids like them, I covered the bottom with a rubber lining and felt as well, so they won't scratch my floors. They came with a plastic ring, but we didn't trust that not to scratch.