The elegant grey linen fabric and low open back so that they fit under my counter, I'm not a big fan of the decorative rivets though--a bit too shiny for my more classical decor, even though I have a lot of shiny chrome in my kitchen. Thought I'd have to get a handyman to assemble, but even my husband was able to put them together without much difficulty!!!! The swivel is great, but wish there was some kind of metal protector on the lower wood ring so that shoes wouldn't wear through the wood stain..