The stools are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!  BUT a NIGHTMARE to put together, it seem the front legs DID NOT want to fit into the bottom of the stool....I had to literally pound it in with a MALLET!!! I have several screws left...I had previously read a review that did state you needed a HACKSAW to make parts fit.....BELIEVE IT....it seems sturdy, but I will have to monitor who sits in them....But looks wise, I think they are GORGEOUS!!!