These stools are pretty good quality and sturdy (not top notch wood though). The swivel is great and smooth and just right, not squeaky. The color is orangish. I bought those to go with my cinnamon maple kitchen and they are brighter orange than the cabinets, but fit well. The only thing I would recommend that while you assemble those, don't tie the screws too tight, I've split the wood a little bit on one leg by tightening the screws too hard. The studs are a strip, not individual studs. Overall I'm happy and using them everyday. They are sturdy enough for small kids to climb on and not fall.