I HAVE HAD THESE  BAR STOOLS FOR OVER A YEAR NOW AND THEY ARE JUST AS STURDY AS THE DAY THEY ARRIVED AT MY DOOR.  MY GUESTS HAVE RANGED FROM CHILDREN ROCKING ON THEM TO GUESTS OVER 300# - PROBABLY NOT RECOMMENDED, AND THEY HAVE STOOD UP TO THEM ALONG WITH OUR DAILY USE.  I JUST LOVE THEM!