These counter height stools arrived packaged very well.  We absolutely love them.  They look great against our light Granite counters and dark hardwood floors.  We searched high and low and were fortunate enough to find these from manufacturer. and at a fair price for two.  The only issue we had was that the Manufacturer's card was stapled to the back of the seat and when we removed the card, it took some of the finish with it, but thanks to a furniture marker, no one will notice but us.