The seat itself is well padded and perky.  You can assume that these seats won't sag after many years of use.  It took me about an hour to assemble each one, easy to do but your hands will smell like motor grease as that's what the hardware is coated with. 

Overall I'm happy with the appearance.  The back does give when leaned on despite the fact the three bolts holding it in place are firmly tightened.  Maybe it's suppose to be that way but I wouldn't trust a really heavy person or active child on it. 

The 26" counter height is in unusual to find and it was perfect for my counter.  The standard 24" would have been too short