Very nice stools. I got the counter sized stools which fit nicely for my taller table. The brown color is a rich Carmel color and is soft to the touch. Nice back support. The seat is padded but it is firm, not uncomfortable though. The reason for the 4 stars would be for the stool legs. Im not completely thrilled with the look, but is just my own preference. The stools were incredibly easy to assemble. All hardware and tools came in the packaging. I did find that you should work on the front screws first then work on the back otherwise it will be hard to line up with the predrilled holes. Also, dont tighten the screws until they are all in.