I love the look of these stools.  They're very pretty and lookdesign wise are just what I wanted.  But I'm having a heck of a time getting them put together.  I've only put one together so far.  It really tears up your hands and I'm afraid of stripping the screws.  There is a big gap between the legs and the cross bars that run horizontal on the bottom of the stool.  It's almost as if the cross bars are too short.  I put them aside over the holidays and just haven't gone back to them.  I really love the look and will be so disappointed if I have to return or exchange them.