We have a non-conventional counter height due to granite build up (4" vs standard 1.5").  These chairs offered the adjustable height without looking unbalanced.  In fact we started with 4 and expanded to 6 without the breakfast bar looking crowded.  Seat slightly hard but other features make up for it.  Cannot beat the price.  Had 1 come with a dent in the base -- replaced without question in 2 days.