Very Sturdy, easy to assemble. The only drawback is that the footpads of each of the stool legs is actually made of hard plastic, which could scratch wooden floors if someone tries to drag it while seated. I had to get creative by cutting out felt pads (available in most hardware stores in circular shape) into square shape and sticking it on the hard plastic (2pieces per leg). After doing that, sliding became a breeze with no chances for getting scratches on the wooden floor where I was planning to use them. The swivel on these is a bit tight (as suggested by other reviewers) but it has improved slowly to the point where most adults can do it, but my kids still can't. Overall a good purchase except for the footpad issue which can be easily remedied.