These chairs are just what I was looking for for our new empty-nester home.  I put these at the bar in our dining room with my dark cherry furniture and hardwood floors; I wanted to create a look of style and elegance, while not being stuffy or old-fashioned, and these fit the bill.  The only qualm I had was they are not cream; they are more like coffee with cream, a beige/taupe color.  This still worked with my color scheme, however, and is probably better than light cream for a barstool.  They are perfect!