I just remodeled my kitchen with a bar as my central focus as I love to entertain, and everyone always ends up in the kitchen! I looked for months for bar stools, these gorgeous bar stools are not just sturdy, but stunning as well. I have football player size men friends and they feel so comfortable and  can't say enough about  how sturdy they are and how great the seats are, big and well padded.  The back looks like carved leather but are a hard metal. I'm 5'8 and the height is just perfect for me, but for all heights, the foot rest works perfect. My home is wood and stone and these stools add to the warmth in color. I bought these on sale for $85.00 and I was truly shocked at the durability and beauty for this price, as well as all who see and sit in them ! Took awhile to put together, so I cooked dinner and served cocktails while my boyfriend did the work, took about 45 minutes for each chair ! Very satisfied and more than pleased with these, I highly recommend !