I purchased 2 sets of stools. After I figured out how to put the first one together the rest went easily. They seem sturdy, time will tell. I marked them down because of the cushions. The color (which is gray, not blue gray, as described) seems to be applied to the fabric and I'm seeing scratches with white beneath. I'm currently looking for ink or paint to match and will stay on so I can touch them up. I fear the stool frame will outlast the cushion. If I had known the fabric would be like this I don't think I would have purchased these stools.