i purchased 6 chairs. two of the seats we were never able to secure on properly.  right now i have two seats i can lift off completely.  the paint has chipped off in random places, however i have found a black magic marker hides it quite well.  i am a small person so they are basically fine for me but if someone heavier sits on them i start to get a little nervous. i am wishing now i had splurged on the pottery barn chairs.