Our kitchen is very French bistro, but I am modern. the bar stools are shiny, not fit in our kithen well, but it is not the bar stool's fault.  I read lots of the reviews, and agree with all.  Still 5 stars, the price is a' can't beat'. Good quality, easy assemble.  The seats smell a couple of days (I call it 'made in China' smell - they are made in China.  Kind of cheap leather or leather like smell.  If you have a contemporary kitchen and don't want to spend a lot on bar stools, but need bar stools, this is a great buy.