I absolutely love the look of these stools and they were exactly what I wanted. However, they were fairly difficult to assemble. Also, the paint exterior is somewhat rough and catches on clothing. The pivot is not as smooth as other stools I tried but this is not a major complaint, as they pivot just fine. Overall, I am very happy with these stools for both the price and look. They are the perfect addition to my newly renovated kitchen. I have no regrets buying them! I bought five and they are all symmetrical in size, color and stability.