Really like the brushed finish.  Ordered the black cushion - looks great in our mostly modern home.  I like the low back as it doesn't detract from the view of the counter on either side.  Seems sturdy and fairly comfortable for reasonable amounts of time.  I couldn't sit on it all day as the cushion if fairly firm but for hanging out in the kitchen it's fine and the price was great.  Only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the firm cushion but I like the stools overall - we ordered 4 after the one we tried previously that had a wood-like finish and swiveled, got the finish chipped off after the back hit the counter top a couple times.  These I am happy with for the cost.