Stools came quickly and are exactly what we're looking for.  I read some of the reviews that said they looked more "yellow" in person, I'm not sure I really agree, they look like finished light wood--not gray or weathered in any way.  They are attractive and sturdy. Only gripe is that in the assembly you're required to screw in wood screws where it is not pre-drilled to secure the footrest. This led to a bit of cracking of the wood on the leg. Really only visible/noticeable to us, but something that could be easily fixed in the production of the chair to avoid the issue.