I have received a lot of compliments on the stools. They look just as pictured. One stool did have a small area where the gray paint flaked off, but it's not too noticeable as the area was small of the metal underneath blends. They held up well this weekend for a bday party where people of different weights sat on them. The verdict is still out on how long they will last but if I get at least 2-4 years out them it will be worth the price I paid for them. Great value!