These Chestnut bar stools arrived early! We've waited with hopeful expectation that the 30.5 inchers would work for our kitchen island.....and the height is perfect! They are sturdy and comfortable. But beware....assembling them will take two people, especially when attaching the seat to the back. Some of the holes do not line up appropriately. It was a struggle as we tried many different angles to fit the seat to the chair back. Once put together, they make a great bar stool ....love the fact that they swivel.