These bar stools are just what I was looking for to use with my kitchen island.  After reading the reviews, I decided upon these above the other stools I have looked at (at Wayfair and on other sites).  While they are quite sturdy and not too difficult to assemble, they do have rough edges, like where your hand goes on the back when you pull them out.  I will eventually sand them, but that will mean I have to repaint them....which is a drag....There was also one missing bolt, so I had to go to my local hardware store.  But they are now put together and are quite sturdy!