The stools are as pictured and very comfortable and sturdy. My husband put them together in a jiffy. (While he is very handy, I didn't hear any cursing which is a great sign!)  They are stunning with the white\gray\black cabinet and counter colors. The nailhead detail pulls everything together.  I was worried about a comment regarding their height being too short with counter height islands, but they are perfect. Our family ranges in height from 5'6" to 6'2"