These stools are sturdy and have a heavy feel to them. They arrived assembled so that was great. I worried that they would be damaged in transit as they were not very well packed in the box but there was no problem just a slight scratch on one stool (hence the four stars). It can be touched up. Have gotten other products and am very satisfied with their quality. They are manufactured in Malaysia and are 25" high (as opposed to 24") which I am happy for. Great price offered by Wayfair for the two stools.