Fairly easy to assemble and they look great.  The bearing on which the seat rotates feels pretty solid and turns easily-- would be nice if it turned more smoothly but I think it's just fine at this price point.  Two issues: there's a small space between the seat bottom and wood stool which is only evident when you're at eye level with the seat- allowing you to see a gap; also, the foot rail would be nicer if it wasn't a hard-cornered edge.  It digs into your bare foot after awhile.  Otherwise, these are the best stools I've found for the money.