This bar stool is absolutely perfect for us. It is sturdy and appears to be made of good quality material. It can range from a normal-table-height chair (a little shorter maybe) all the way to a counter-height bar stool. It is great for our small apartment as we have dual use for the chairs at our breakfast nook and at our drop-leaf console/dining table. Most adjustable height swivel bar stools I've found that range from normal-table-height to counter-height don't have a backrest, so this truly is a great, unique find!