They look just like the picture! I will say I tried to assemble one myself and it took at least 20 minutes. But once I had my husband hold one side, we assembled the other in no time! They do not look cheap and the color looks great in our kitchen. For a set of 2, it's a great deal. They work well with any standard counter size (except high-top, obviously) and they come with grips to attach to the bottom of each leg so they do not slip. For the price and the quality, I'd say it's a steal!