These stools are everything one could ask for .  They look just like the picture,  The wood has a weathered look but not rustic or old looking, very upscale -chic.  The seat cushion is a nice light oatmeal color and has some texture to the fabric.  The description called it Ivory - this is better.  The stool is sturdy, with a broad base for stability.  The foot rest diameter is broad enough to make it comfortable to rest your feet on and the metal strip on the top of the foot rest will keep the wood from being damaged.  The swivel seat functions well and the mechanism is strong!  This stool is easy to assemble, 30 minutes for one person.   It is a fantastic value for the money and I would highly recommend it.