I really did my research and visited nearly every furniture store in our area before I decided on these chairs.  Very sturdy with wide seats.  I like the brown showing up, predominately on the seat to give them a more rustic feel.  I have a mix of contemporary and traditional and these are a great addition as they go with both styles.  I settled on the ebony as I figured I will have more options and they have a classic look that I can build on for many years.  Highly recommend.