I have a small apartment and cannot fit a dinning table but I have a bar area and needed stools.  My  bar is counter height NOT bar height so these stools are perfect!  I ordered the set of 4 they came in two different boxes (2 in each).  They are a dark grey with dark espresso color legs.  Took me a little under an hour to put all 4 together and that was with my toddler trying to help.  I feel very confident in the sturdiness of these stools.  I am almost 5'4", I have an eight year old and 2 year old and we all  can eat very comfortably at the bar.  Not too low for my girls and my knees do not hit under the counter.  My toddler has no problems climbing up or sliding down these stools (which is why I like there are no armrests).  The seat cushions are actually very nice!  I really hope they last a long time and are easy to clean.  Had it for one day so far so I'll do an update (if I remember) in a couple of months!