Just what we were looking for!  A lightweight, yet solid & sturdy, stool that's wide enough to support the average American (ok, some with a little larger than average) backside.  The heaviest part of the stool is the seat itself, which was a welcomed weight.  Assembling each stool only took my husband and I about 15 minutes -- most of that time was spent tightening the screws using the hex tool provided.  Note: You will need a Phillips head screwdriver for six of the screws (per stool), which is not included.  Overall, very well packaged (and not too heavy or bulky to carry into the house @ time of delivery) and we feel is a GREAT value for the price.