This stools will last for a long time, I'm sure. I wanted to return them, but I would lose too much money, so I didn't. The only reason I wanted to return it is because I thought the top part was a silver/ gray color since I called a representative about the color and they agreed that it was. However, it wasn't. It's all iron color. It also is super heavy and my toddler dropped it on himself and gave him a black eye :/ so not too kid friendly. He learned not to climb and survived though :) 

Pros: sturdy and height options
Cons: too heavy and can scratch your floor or toddler.