These chairs are perfect for me in every way. Nice clean semi glossy finish. They are sturdy. There was no damage in shipping—all 4 packed securely in one box. My contractor put them together while he was waiting for a delivery and he said it was a snap. He would have said something if was not easy, believe me. They are exactly what I pictured them to be in my new kitchen. And the price was a bargain for the quality of these items. I definitely recommend them to anyone who wants value and nice looking furnishings for their investment. Love there stools!