LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!  These are the perfect stools for our new kitchen island!  I had backless stools prior to these and I had been looking for something that would not take up a lot of space physically as well as visually, and they HAD to be comfy, and these are it!  They are countertop height, the seat is long and the back is high enough to give back support, they move/slide easily across our tile, and the footrest completes it. They are rated to hold 325lbs so I'm hoping they hold up against active teenagers jumping on and off them!  The gold base is stunning and will match the new painted cabinets with gold hardware.