I purchased these stools to go with the recent purchase of a kitchen island. I was a little nervous about buying chairs on- line with out seeing and sitting on them but, the price was right. You are really getting 2 chairs for 1 when you compare to other home goods stores. I am very happy with the quailty. They are very solid chairs and a good weight. Assembly was easy. My husband put them together easily in about 1/2 hour.