The stools themselves are very elegant once put together, but it's been really frustrating getting them actually put together! I ordered 3 and 1 of them came with no tools or instructions in the box. I then ordered a replacement for that one and the replacement came with NO screws or instructions AGAIN. Luckily, it looks like the screws are pretty standard so I'm planning on just getting them from my local hardware store but 2/4 came unable to be put together!