These are pretty and very substantial.  To be honest, I originally wanted different ones, but they were backordered for a few months.  I got these instead and thought I would be settling, but luckily, I was wrong.  They are elegant and modern at the same time, and the black color looks great in a room that gets a lot of light.  We downsized from a house to a city apartment, and needed bar stools to sit on.  These really help dress up and otherwise plain apartment.  Our little one sits on it without it shaking, which is also very important.  They are firm but also comfortable.  Worth the cost.