I bought these bar stools from top furniture as I found these were the best price around for the style of chair I had been looking for, as having a new fitted kitchen these will look great with our cream and solid wood kitchen, The Solid wood seat is very sturdy, as most chairs I have compared these with, all have a very thin piece of wood for the seat, and don't seem as of equal quality, It's nice to have a back to the chair as most bar stools do not, and seem to give that slouchy feel, why would you want to sit eating a meal hunched over? These chairs give you a comfortable dining experience. I give these chairs top marks, I would defiantly recommend them!