Sorry for the lighting. So these stools are amazing. I was attracted by the look and are just as beautiful in person. I put them together by myself. Assembling was super easy. They are very sturdy. They have some weight. I purchased them just to up date my old stools. But I am really surprised on how comfortable they are. The photo of my husband is to show the great height they are. It makes sitting at the Island very comfortable. This is actually really important. Due to it being just me and my husband. we use our island to eat at every night. Plus with COVID-19 he works from home. This is where is does most of his work. Unfortunately if I knew this would be our life now. I would have purchased a home with an office. Anyhoo they turned out perfect for us. A total a win-win.