I bought these two stools as an interim solution while I await the arrival of some high-end designer stools I ordered for my new kitchen. These two will eventually go to the basement bar. They're much better than I expected for the price. The base is not so heavy that it's hard to move, but heavy enough that the stools don't tip. Although the seats are not real leather, they're just fine. The compressed air mechanism works well to allow the seats to be adjusted in height. Since I've only had them a couple of weeks, I can't tell you how well they'll hold up - but so far, I think I got a gonga.