For the price, these are great bar stools. I have dark wood bead board on my kitchen island, so these stools blend in nicely. I ordered two sets of 2, and the wood stain was slightly different between the two sets, but not so much that it's noticeable unless paying close attention. Assembly was not entirely intuitive but after assembling one incorrectly, I figured it out. They are soft enough, especially for short term use. They do sag after sitting on them for awhile but they resume shape within minutes. Easy to clean.