Perfect for my combined kitchendining area.  Chairs are gorgeous and comfortable.  The seat back has positives and negatives.  Positive it allowed airy look and the ability to see my beautiful table top.  Negative is the seat back is thin and foresee breakage easily - bought extend warranty with this in mind.  Note, the whitewash is not shellacked, will rub off with a little effort great for me as I plant on whitewashing and pickling into a deeper shade of creamy white.