I waited a long time for the right dining chairs. I wanted something solid, made from good heavy wood, but bright enough in colour to go with my blonde woods and white kitchen. These are exactly what I hoped they would be - weighty, comfortable, and they look lovely, exactly like in the picture. The 'buttermilk' is off white/cream rather than a true white, but it still looks good with white furniture. There were a few frightening moments when putting them together (you have to stretch the curved pieces quite a bit to make them fit tight. I was holding my breath that they wouldn't snap) and having an extra person helps a lot. They come with plastic tabs on the legs, so they slide very nicely over my wood floor. Very happy - I've ordered 2 more!