Just got these on Friday and put them together yesterday. They weren't hard to put together but do take a little time. All the holes lined up perfectly, although one of the screws didn't have a screw head properly indented, so we had to find a similar screw in our 'misc box of screws' that worked. The stools look great and support my husband's weight (190lbs) without a creak. The color is perfect for our decor and the height is just right with both our kitchen peninsula and our mobile island. Because of the price, I'm not sure how long the cushion parts will keep their shape...time will tell.