This is a well made stool.  I was hesitant to buy this stool at first because the base is made of plastic, but I wanted it to be all black (not chrome) to match my office so I went ahead and purchased it.  I am not disappointed.  The plastic on the base is very strong and has a textured surface, therefore any scratches that might occur from putting your feet on it won't be noticable.  I do wish the actual wheels were made of a softer rubber material rather than hard plastic, but I think most stools are made that way.  They are a standard pop-in wheel, so I should be able to find replacements should I decide to change them out in the future.