After looking at many, many stools, I chose these and I'm happy with them.  The design is simple  and attractive.  The chrome shines brightly and fits with the decor of my kitchen.  I'm not particularly adept with mechanical things, but I was able to put the chairs together and get the height I wanted.  Whoever wrote the instructions and prepared them for their journey from China to the USA did an excellent job. Best of all, now I can sit at my counter, drink my coffee and read the paper.