Right out of the box, I questioned my purchase choice. It felt like there should be more to it. A black-iron chassis, a block of wood and a couple of wood screws. How much did I pay for this sucker? Worth every penny! They checked all the boxes. The black-iron supported some very heavy men, and put all comers at an appropriate counter-height. It comes with scratch resistant levelers attached. I needed stools that could tuck comfortably under my over-sized island. And...The solid-wood saddle seat is both comfortable and sightly. I love the autumn oak finish with the darkened wood grain. You'll like it too. You're welcome!