I wanted so badly to like these barstools as I expected not a high quality product for the price. However they did not come with lock washers and putting them together they do have minor defects. The padding on my old ones are by far more than these so my old ones are more comfortable. The back is lower than I wanted by about 2.5”. However, they will work for now. The style of these are nice so I intend to get rid of my old ones and replace them with these. I do wish we could purchase better quality products made here in the US.