I love these chairs! They are so cute in my farmhouse. I love that they are metal spindles and legs, they feel very stable. The finish is a matte black paint, which will probably scratch over time, but about 3 months in is still holding up great. The seat is wood. It was easy to put together. I wish the feet had better sliders or maybe some self-leveling feet. They are a nice size chair for all shapes and sizes. They aren't incredibly comfortable, but my family can't sit long anyways. The full back version is more comfy on the spine, this half back cuts pretty hard.