I really like these stools, they were easy to put together and they seem sturdy. The reason for 4 stars is because the cross bar that your foot will rest on doesn’t quite touch the leg piece, there is a small gap but they seem to be in tight. Also, there are some places where the black paint seems to have been rubbed off, not scratched. There is a dark red color under these rub offs that are not easily seen. I happen to like these imperfections because they make it look just a bit “worn”, which matches the rest of my home. They are very comfortable to sit in at my bar and I am pleased with this purchase!