The barstools were easy to put together. They are solid wood, very nice quality. They are a little lighter than the picture in color but we still really liked them. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars was, one of the 4 had a small spinter that peeled from the back of the top piece. I called and they sent me a replacement the next day. I was very impressed with customer service. They were great to work with. I will order more furniture from here!