These chairs are worth giving a try. I really like them and they are beautiful. My husband weighs almost 260 pounds and these chairs hold up very well. I gave a 4 because we do have to occasionally retighten screws to keep chairs from being slightly wobbly. I also wish the chairs came with leg tips to protect the floor (no deal breaker, just add some). My counter top is about 35 inches high. The back of chair is about 3 inches higher. They swivel nicely and they do not make that “cracking” sound when we sit down.  Overall, I recommend these chairs.