These barstools LOOK GOOD! For their list price, they certainly exceed expectation aesthetically. They take all of three minutes to assemble with only an Allen wrench and are neatly packaged. My one criticism is that they are exceptionally lightweight. Id prefer a heavier piece of furniture in order to have confidence in their ability to hold up. That being said, Im about 210lbs and they supported me without issue. I raised and lowered the base repeatedly and was satisfied with how they performed. If youre looking for a higher backrest, youll be disappointed. Im 59. Its sufficient for me. Taller folks might have an issue.  All-in-all, its a very nice stool.