For the price, I was very impressed with these stools.  Very sturdy (I had already bought pads for the feet as they do not have anything on them if you are using them on something besides carpeting -- which I would assume most of us do).  I was even impressed with the leather -- which I was skeptical since it was not real or cowhide like other stools I have bought. I was a little overwhelmed at first when I saw all the pieces to put these together; however, once I put one of them together, the rest went quickly. The only concern I would say is that do not freak out when you start putting them together because it does 'appear' that the 'metal stretcher' is too large but just keep following the directions and it pulls it all together once the screws are put in tightly.  I had not one problem with any of the 4 stools.  I recommend them if this is the style you are looking for.