These have a good weight. The black seems permanent and not a coated coloring. There were cosmetic flaws such as little scratches in the black and what looks like a black pen mark on the cushion, but nothing too noticeable.
The assembly was straightforward and uncomplicated BUT VERY DIFFICULT! It was awkward to get everything lined up as needed with only having 2 hands to do so. And, the screws didnt always line up. In fact with the first chair the ring that attaches to the legs had to be moved around (unscrewing 3 out of 4 screws) because the fourth screw wouldnt fit... and I had to do this TWICE before finding a combination where I could get all the screws in. That was so annoying.
With little weight on it, it will wobble. But it seems secure when Im sitting on it and weighing it down. Its a little small for my butt but about typical for a stool. The padding is sufficient and so much better than the wooden stools I was using. I like that it has a back... although its not padded and comfortable it gives some slight support which makes it more comfortable to sit at the bar.
It looks nice. I love that it comes in a set of 3. Overall pleased, but be prepared to put some work into assembling it.
Awkward assembly but overall nice stools
These have a good weight. The black seems permanent and not a coated coloring. There were cosmetic flaws such as little scratches in the black and what looks like a black pen mark on the cushion, but nothing too noticeable. The assembly was straightforward and uncomplicated BUT VERY DIFFICULT! It was awkward to get everything lined up as needed with only having 2 hands to do so. And, the screws didnt always line up. In fact with the first chair the ring that attaches to the legs had to be moved around (unscrewing 3 out of 4 screws) because the fourth screw wouldnt fit... and I had to do this TWICE before finding a combination where I could get all the screws in. That was so annoying. With little weight on it, it will wobble. But it seems secure when Im sitting on it and weighing it down. Its a little small for my butt but about typical for a stool. The padding is sufficient and so much better than the wooden stools I was using. I like that it has a back... although its not padded and comfortable it gives some slight support which makes it more comfortable to sit at the bar. It looks nice. I love that it comes in a set of 3. Overall pleased, but be prepared to put some work into assembling it.