These stools were exactly what I expected. They were much easier to assemble than some of the reviews suggested. My hubby and I assembled 6 of them in less than 2 hours, even with 'help' from our children. The finish is very dark, almost black, and exactly what I wanted. When we tuck them up under the counter, the upholstery is what hits the cupboards first, so we don't have to worry as much about dings and scratches. The upholstery color is slightly darker than the pictures, but I think that is a good thing. We have already cleaned up several messes with no stains left behind!

Pros: Great stools for the price.
Cons: 2 of the stools were not completely level, but that was an easy fix.