The stool is truly beautiful, and mechanism works nicely. Feels sturdy and expensive. Color was just as I expected. Two stars off because the 17 x 18 measurement they give is misleading. I have to return them and it makes me so sad! I think the measurements must be from outside the metal frame, because the sitting area is definitely smaller than those dimensions. The actual cushion sits inside the metal frame and is too small to sit comfortably. I'm barely 5 feet tall, ha ha, so it was okay enough for me, but not so for my 6' tall -- and slim -- husband. Needs to be about 15-20% larger.