I like the stools a lot. I thought they would be a hard plastic, but they are rather a softer pliable plastic. It would be nice if the seat swiveled. The four leg base extends out quite far so the chairs take up more floor space than would seem necessary. We were admiring them more until my oldest son dissented. He said it looks like a McDonalds seat. “I feel like I should order a Happy Meal if I sit there.” He pulled up a photo of the seats in McDonalds the resemblance was undeniable. On the other hand, if there is a similarity, they are hugely successful brand  and did not choose those chairs for nothing. The stools are comfortable, kitschy, but stylish. They may look ‘cheap’ to some people but, to me ‘fun’ might be a better word. Assembly was not bad, just have to take your time and proceed step by step.