I was looking for a bar stool that would accommodate a breakfast bar that's adjacent to a narrow high traffic area. The fact that this stool doesn't have a back, arms or splayed legs makes it the perfect size & shape. I also love the swivel seat so that one can easily talk to someone on the kitchen side, or in the eating nook which is behind them. The seat is a black faux leather – darker than shown in this photo. I was worried about the seat being charcoal or grey, but the photo is lighter because of light reflected off the seat. The seat itself has comfortable padding, and the stools are lightweight which makes them easy to move.

Pros: Perfect, compact size for small areas. Elegant design.