Sturdy and beautiful! I found them easy to put together but I like doing  that kind if stuff. Once I did one, the rest were a piece of cake.  The quality and consistency is great especially for the price. I did have to put felt pads on the bottom of the legs so they wouldn't scratch my wood floors. Plenty of padding on the seat and both sides of the back. Very comfortable. They are a little darker than I expected. More of a dark walnut. I have cherry cabinets and floors which show lighter and redder against these barstools.  And of course they arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Thanks again Wayfair for another great purchase!