I looked at many different stools of this style online.  Some were considerably less expensive but I decided to purchase these because of the previous reviews.  So glad I did!! They are exactly what I was looking for.  Very sturdy, heavy stools that are well made.  I was concerned about the wood seat because I have dark wood floors but they go very well.  They are a bit lighter than my wood floors but because of the distressing and grain of the wood they blend well.  The wood is rich looking and much like the rustic reclaimed look that is so popular.  They arrived VERY fast, were well packed and required NO ASSEMBLY!!  Love them!