I wanted new kitchen chairs that were metal and all in one piece to replace my wooden unstable chairs that I have had for 15 years.  Over the years we have glued and reinforced with screws to no end.  I decided that with an all in one piece metal chair, there would be no chance for legs to get wabbly or have to be tightened or reinforced. I found the Hercules Ladder Back Side Chairs and after looking and reading about them, decided they were just what I needed.  I needed 6 so I ordered one and we tested it for proper fit and comfort for about a week and then it was a united family decision that the chair was perfect.  I have ordered the remaining 5 and cannot wait for them to come in.  Great Chair!