Very solid build. Easily hold 250+ person. very rich looking. Beautiful leather seating, deep black. Smooth swivel seats. Assemble each stool about 20-30 minutes per unit. 20 screws to install...very easy. Directions are WRONG!!  Spread hardware out.  Use LONG screws on foot ring...medium screws on seat base...short screws for attaching seat to metal swivel. Great product, great price!! getting ready to buy more!!