These are great bar stools. We purchased the stools to use with our kitchen/bar counter top, which stands 47 inches from the floor to the top of the counter. It took about three hours to assemble each stool (we purchased three, so it was an all day process).  The directions were a bit confusing, so if you purchase this bar stool, be sure to take time to look at each part before starting the assembly process. It was worth the effort. The bar stools are beautiful. The bar stool seat is very wide, well padded, and comfortable. There were no scratches in the wood or imperfections in the materials. For the shorter folks in our family, we need a step stool to get up into the chair, but our taller family members get into the chair with no problem. The foot rail does have a metal plate to prevent damage. Overall, the bar stools look elegant, are comfortable, sturdy, and we are very pleased with this purchase.