I bought these to use at our counter. I wanted something with some color and got these in dark blue. I bought them to use temporarily as I couldn't find a different type of stool I wanted, but we use these every day and now have no plans to buy other stools. They're comfortable enough, although if you're sitting on them for hours your rear end is going to get uncomfortable at some point - hence the 4 stars. That being said, we have hung out in the kitchen on these, having drinks and snacks, etc., for hours and they work great. I think they are decent quality, especially for the price. I am considering buying another set in another color to keep for use as extra seating when people come over as they stack up nicely and can be kept out of the way in the basement or something until needed.