These counter height stools met all of my desires.  

First: Look cool.  
Second:  Be functional and comfortable.  
Third: Be inexpensive.

Simple assembly with only a few screws on the underside of the seat cousin.  The stools are stable, are a perfect height for a standard counter height kitchen island and have a nice foot rest.  I watch my guest naturally just get on them and look comfortable.  I have them in white and it is a very stark white that I wanted for my contemporary space, not some old fashioned creamy white.  



Pros: Stainless legs, easy to clean, cool looking, perfect height, stable, foot rest, comfortable.
Cons: No cons.