I really like the Restoration look and so the bar stools are perfect!  I had purchased a dining room table some time ago with the same look.  To get the restoration look it can be pricey but the bar stools were really affordable.  My kitchen and dining room area is open and so you are able to see both the bar area and the dining table.  I love that the seat is wide and comfortable to sit on.  They were relatively easy to put together.  It's just me and my daughter and I was able to figure out the instructions.