This is one off those online purchases that make me say to myself - if I had seen this in person, I wouldn't have bought it. The stools are quite sturdy and look pretty nice, but the detail at the bottom of the legs is not nearly as interesting or nice as I thought it would be.  The backs are REALLY straight; not real comfortable. But at least there is a back to support you. The swivel action on the seats is pretty stiff. Maybe some oil would help? But they don't move around freely. All in all, okay but I probably would have returned them if the shipping wasn't such a hassle.