We bought 2 of these stools and love them for design and solidity.  We would give it a 5 for that.  Only because it is white and now that we have had them for 6 months, and thru are used everyday, we are seeing the signs of usage and the marks of good, ROTC on the white leather.  Next time I don't think I would purchase white.  If u take caution with it, as one would have to with all white things, then it's a great purchase.