The stools are sturdy and look to be good quality. I'm still trying to assemble them which should be dead simple but the bolts don't line up with the holes in the underside of the seats. (3 do on one stool and 1 does on the second). The holes are in the right place but the bolts want to go in on an angle. I'll revisit this when I'm not so frustrated!! ** update: see photos for examples of drill holes. Multiple pilot drills/off-centre holes, etc., bolts driven into wood? I'll see if I can get some bolt sleeves to fix this. Not so impressed.
**Further update: The issue is resolved. There are sleeves for the bolts to screw into but they were full of debris which is why the bolts wouldn't screw into them. All is right with the world again and I love the stools!