These stools are an excellent quality.  Very sturdy, well constructed and easy to assemble.   A couple of notations in the assembly directions would have been helpful but it was easy enough to assemble for 1 person.   (The 2 bars that are meant for footrests have a small slot on one side that needs to be facing up when attaching and these 2 bars need to screwed in securely before tightening the braces that attach directly to the seat.)  We purchased 4 and have no regrets.  They look great and make for comfortable seating.