Bought this set of 4 swivel bar height 30” stools They work fine for 42” high bar countertops. They are too high for 36” height countertops. The flat seat is not very comfortable  it is not cushioned. The wooden seat is 12”x12” ... which is kind of small. I thought I would like the short backrest. It would be fine, except the seat is too small  it is difficult to sit on it properly unless you are a small adult or child. So, I decided to remove the short backrest  just use the stools without the backs. They seem ok now, but they are smaller than I expected. Overall these stools are an ok deal for the inexpensive price. I would ONLY recommend them to be used without the backs unless you are a tiny person.