Im soo oooo glad I ordered these.  I almost didnt when I read a review about the backs being unfinished.  They are fine they just arent the same as thefront which is solid of course and the back is open.  The backrest is simple to put onand they are pretty and sturdy and well made.  The seat could maybe use another coat of sealer you can free the grain so Im thinking it just has onecoat. You dont need the footpads, the bottom of the feet are smooth and finished.