really nice stools, they did have an odor upon opening but it disappeared after a couple days of airing it out. The instructions aren’t very clear regarding the cushion. Essentially it sort of lies in the nook of the stool, the screws connecting it didn’t make it feel secure and are kind of useless. There is a gap between the stool and the cushion, that aesthetically isn’t pleasing to me. Overall these chairs are good but could better.