I've been scouring the Internet & stores for the better part of 1-year looking for stools for our kitchen.  I bought these stools in the color walnut based on the previous reviews of many happy customers.  These stools are beautiful, comfortable, & come fully assembled. Do not hesitate to buy these stools - they are worth every penny.  I've attached two photos of the stools & also a photo to show how well they come packaged. For reference, the stools are actually made by a company called Poly & Bark.