I was really hesitant to get these because I was afraid the quality and gold color wouldn't be up to my standards, but boy was I wrong. These stools are top notch. I got them in gold and it's a rich GORGEOUS hue that brings so much character to our eating area. My parents who are big on quality even made a compliment and they are tough to please in the furniture department. Height is great. Material is incredibly sturdy. I'm quite sure we'll have these for a lifetime(no exaggeration). Buy with confidence.