We bought four of these stools two years ago after looking extensively online. While I have loved the look of these stools, they have not held up well.  We just recently had to get all four metal backs re-powdercoated at considerable expense because of extensive chipping of the paint.  This is in a household of two senior adults so they have been very gently used and not abused in any way.  One chair was immediately returned and replaced after our initial order for the same reason - that should have been a red flag for things to come.  The wood surfaces, caning on the seats and the kick plate have held up well but I cannot recommend these due to the cheap painting of the metal surfaces.