Stools shipped and arrived within a week.  Assembly wasn't bad except that a few areas didn't have pre-drilled holes for the screws while other areas did.  Stools are sturdy and comfortable.  Mine were slightly darker compared to the photo and I am not fully convinced that they are covered in real leather.  Appears to be some type of vinyl material in my opinion.  Regardless, I had been looking around for quite a while and feel that they are decent quality for the price that I paid.  I love the look of the stools as well.