We wanted a nice set of stools that would slide under the lip of the island in the kitchen. These are perfect. Beautiful lines, fit with the traditional elegance of our home. My only *dislike* of the product is that the rungs while stabilizing are not secured so they roll. Its a small annoyance more than anything. I would still recommend the stools. The height is perfect it sits the small children when they come to visit, as well as the adults as we sit around to visit helping to keep the kitchen the heart of my home.