I have two words: Dax Gindlesperger! He's a Wayfair associate who not only helped ensure the barstools arrived well packaged and undamaged, but well before Thanksgiving so I'd have extra seating for our 15 guests. Following through on these commitments, he helped make our Thanksgiving Day a SUCCESS! As for the barstools, they are lovely as you can see from the photos and fit perfectly in our small bar area. They seem to be pretty sturdy and for the price, I'm quite happy with the purchase.