This chair replaces a very small stool with wooden legs that wasn't very sturdy.  In fact, in leaning back to give my cat a treat, the stool gave way, and I now have a badly sprained wrist!  This chair is sturdy, lightweight, and very attractive in my master bath.  PS...the cats love it, too, so I have to put a towel on it to keep them from scratching it!  Thank you for the lightning fast shipping and the quality merchandise!!