I purchased four of these counter stools and they look nice in my new kitchen.  They are comfortable if you sit on them facing front; however, if you turn your body sideways, as if to talk to someone standing next to you, the sides of the seats are very hard and is very uncomfortable. 

I had read that comment in prior reviews, but I didn't think it would bother me, and really it doesn't too much.  However, my husband hates them.  So then I ordered a different chair with a metal frame and a padded swivel seat to try out, and I really like it much better ... more functional for our needs.

I won't be sending them back, because I already have them put together and it would just be a hassle to try and take them all apart and pack them back up; plus it would be pretty expensive to ship them back at my expense

Pros: look nice
Cons: uncomfortable