While doing much research before buying these stools, the concensus was to check the manuf. to see where the furniture is made. I researched and found them to be what looked to be a good US company.....I get the stools and the first thing I see is a "Made in another country" sticker. The stools are nothing special as far as quality goes. They were very easy to put together but as you tighten the screws, they want to strip. I purchased 7 stools and one of them wouldnt line up (bolts), wood split and I had to repair with glue and additional screws. I am not very comfortable that these stools are going to hold up to the wear and tear of my home bar.....but time will tell I guess.