i really searched high and low for the perfect barstools and these were it... i loved the look and sturdyness of these... they went together great. so i was shocked when my 32 yr old leaned back and a piece flung out in a chunk and left a crack... He is not a heavy person and wasnt doing anything out of the ordinary so i figure it must be a defect in the one stool. with the holidays i haven't try to return yet but may need to do this. [...]... i purchased four and the other three look great.