I love these counter stools. They are perfect, and look even better in person than in the photo online.  The metal x back is not silver as shown, but dark black-steel color with distressing that matches the finishing on the wood. As for the previous reviews that mention the rattan seat is scratchy... um, its rattan.  Being that it is a rattan seat, it is indeed woven and therefore not completely smooth, but no issues to worry about if you wear pants. One thing to note is that you do need to add little felt pads to the bottom of the legs so they do not scratch up your floors.