Super sturdy and shockingly comfortable!  Love the "design" on the seats, adds just a bit of texture. Purchased these in Espresso. I was expecting them to have more of a hint of brown, but they appear more black to me. My floors are a super dark brown that are darker IRL compared to these pictures. Even so, I love these and they are perfect for an understated stool in my kitchen where I have limited space between my island the fridge.