I love this stool. It came packaged so well that it never would have gotten damaged in shipping. The upholstery is beautiful and just the right amount of cushion to it. The iron legs are very sturdy and should hold up to the wear and tear of anything put on it. It seems heavier than the 13+ pounds it actually weighs. It required no assembly, which was really nice. It looks great in my extra bedroom. Highly recommend!