I ordered these primarily for the listed 17" wide dimensions. I needed to fit four counter stools in a limited space, so it was important to not get stools any wider than 18". While these look and feel nice, I was very disappointed to see that they are 17" wide at the NARROWEST point, but then flare out a bit to reach 19+". I had already returned a different set of stools and didn't have the energy to do so with this set, so I'm accepting the fact that I can only fit three at my counter. 

Pros: Nice feel, comfortable
Cons: Dimensions were wrong