I bought 4 of these padded bar stools and they are just perfect in my new home. They are very sturdy, didn't have to put them together and the expresso finish is really nice. Not to mention that the grey, padded seat with silver nail heads really give it a rich appearance. They are also very comfortable and are nice to sit on. I also like the face that I didn't have much space and needed bar stools. These slide right under my ledge of my counter top and are perfect for the location. I couldn't have found anything that worked better for our home.