The counter stools are just what I wanted for my kitchen. Shipping was quick. One arrived cracked and customer service quickly sent me a replacement. The new counter stool had a very minor crack but is fine for use. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

Love these little stools I’ve used them a lot in projects. They can even be used out outdoors.

Relationship Status: Love-Hate – and Bewildered! . . I’ve recently researched and made a number of household furniture and decor purchases – brick-and-mortar and online. Worned down by the many retailer (bait-and-switch) traps, I was iso quality options to the usual (go-to) retailers. Since I already receive Houzz design emails, I thought I’d try them for a vanity bench. . Bottom Line: I love (the idea of) this design – perfect for my vanity console and modern-rustic decor; but the quality (#HatingIt!); and I’m so puzzled by the 5-star reviews (then, 85%) that helped me to decide on this purchase when the item delivered (to me) doesn’t even rise to 3-stars. And not even the recent general across-the-board decline in retail customer-service could explain away the lack of quality here. Regrettably, what I didn’t check (before purchasing) was the reviews for the Butler Specialty Co. (I didn’t know it was a thing until the day of delivery when I was prompted to dig into why I received such a poor-quality item.) . I analyze reviews and I recognize quality (or the lack thereof); so, I can only surmise that there’s been a significant change in processes (since the most recent 5-star review), the other reviewers are not genuine, or I’m a serious outlier. . Highlights (my take-a-ways): . Packaging was less than impressive: From the appearance of the box, this unit has been sitting around in some hot warehouse for a long, long time – perhaps as long as the “Date of Delivery” stamped on the underside (i.e., November 2021). It also has signs of repackaging. . Design/Frame: I understand “foldable”, but why didn’t the description specify that the seat doesn’t lock into the frame – and there’s no option to anchor it there. (This is hardly a “perfect mix of form and function”...UGH!!!) . Leather Seating: crunchy, rigid, uncomfortable, and has serious memory (absolutely no rebound); sounds and feels like I’m sitting on a compressed haystack. . Frame/Seating (metals): The colors (on the frame and seating) don’t match – PLUS the pads at the bottom seem to be a tacky afterthought (not anchored and off-centered) (“...applied by experts”?!!!) . Aesthetics: taking into consideration the shape-memory defect/deformity, sloppy paint job, and mismatched color of metals, the aesthetics are nothing sort of disappointing. But from a distance in a dark room, it may be okay/acceptable to someone with lower standards.

The stool is a beautiful leather and iron work. A defect is that the top is secured to the legs with a single, small screw at each corner. Because the iron is to heavy, the top pops off when the stool is lifted. We put felt on the bottom of each leg so the stool doesn't need to be lifted when moved and the floor is protected.