This counter stool is fantastic with it's beautiful curves and attention to detail. I love the extra-wide seat, the gorgeous legs, it's just very charming. The blue stool stands out in my kitchen and adds personality to what is normally boring counter seating. If it gets a little banged up over time, I think it would just add to its rustic-chic charm.  The piece is very, very light and simple to put together, I had my ten-year-old help and he ended up doing most of it with no trouble at all. The stool wipes clean easily, and spot cleaning the cushion as needed is no trouble.