Stool is nice looking and is a nice size. It was fairly simple to assemble, but 8 (!) washers were missing. I bought one initially to make sure it would work in my kitchen and subsequently bought 2 more. The other 2 stools came with all the hardware needed for assembly. Tip: if you plan to Scotchgard the upholstery, do it before assembling the stool. That makes it much easier, as the wood does not have to be protected.