I was looking for inexpensive counter stools for fixing up my parents home. Wanted something minimalist and I found these. Not only is the price great but these are so very well made, with real hardwood, easy to put together and look like high end stools. So happy I purchased them. They are comfortable as well. I would recommend these - they are also sturdy and have good weight to them. You won't be disappointed either and took me less than 1/2 hour to assemble each.