For the price, these are excellent quality counter height stools. I really like the look of them too. They were a bit annoying to put together - lots of screws, washers, and these little bouncy washer things. It was almost like putting together IKEA furniture except there was no judgmental cartoon staring at me from the instructions. The swivel motion is smooth but not loose. After pricing stools, I am very happy that I came across these for such a decent price.