The height of this stool is perfect for our counter island. The chairs are not stable on our wood floor and rock. They also slide around very easily making it a hazard to fall from. In fact, my son did fall off the stool when it slipped backward when he was getting off the chair. We have since put bottoms on the stools so they do not slide around as much. One of the chairs had a crack on the lower leg. I ordered a replacement and the product that was received was for the taller size stool. I am waiting for the second replacement