I love these bar stools. They have a high end look. I would have given them 5 stars but the bolts loosen up with daily use and have to be tightened periodically. These were a little too shiny of a gold finish for me, but this was not unexpected as I read the reviews and planned for this finish. However, I wanted a flat finish so I purchased a couple cans of matte finish clear acrylic spray paint and painted the frames before adding the seats. I got a great finish- exactly what I wanted for a fraction of the price of similar high end looking bar stools. If I did it again, I would use a brush for the satin finish not spray. While they came out fine, I am a bit of a perfectionist and would have liked more control with the finish. I am the only one in my family that noticed the imperfections of my finishing touches to these fabulous stools. If you have high end taste on a limited budget and are a bit creative, these are a great find!