It is super comfortable and very solidly made. I feel like it will last forever. it's beautiful and elegant. One thing, and this is my fault for not tending towards measuring things, is that they are ginormous!  Much, much bigger than I imagined. But though they seem out of proportion with the relatively small space, the good thing is that those stools can be uncomfortable for larger folks so these will be extremely comfortable for most people to say the least. I say that as the person who broke the last stool and though I could stand to lose a few pounds, I have much larger friends!! So an all around fantastic purchase!! Love Them!!