I have waited weeks for these stools to come back in stock.  Happy I didn't find anything else in the meantime.  They are pretty and very comfortable.  I was a little worried because other purchasers said they were very firm and not as soft as they hoped they would.  I guess it depends on what you are comparing them to.  We upgraded flat (backless) wooden stools to these, so our entire family finds them extremely comfortable! 4 happy customers in this home.  And my 11 year daughter put them together (so very easy assembly).