I want to really love these based on the price I paid, however, I have a few concerns. 1) I'm not sure the seat is truly leather as advertised and for nearly $200 each it should be no question. 2) The seat is shallow making it difficult to sit on unless your feet are raised, then when you raise your feet the back is so short and seat so shallow you have to lean forward, making the entire sitting position uncomfortable. 3) one of the stools I received is damaged after putting it together I will have to take it apart and return it which is a real hassle. I'm debating on sending both of them back. Update: these are horrid! Uncomfortable, small, extremely cheap for what you pay. Still waiting to hear if I can return them.