I had to leave these stools at my parents for my long-distance move, but I loved these stools for the year I had them -- its such an upgrade from the hard woodenplastic stools. It looks great as well. The purchase was bit of a splurge for me, but considering the quality, the price point is very fair. The design  quality of these stools is comparable to higher end stools, but a good hundred dollars lower per chair.