We recently bought a house with an open concept throughout the kitchen, dining area, and living area. The kitchen features all stainless appliances with grey -black cabinetry. Our dining set was a dark black-brown, so we really needed something to balance out the space. These chairs were the perfect thing! Not only does the gunmetal finish compliment the stainless steel appliances, they have such a unique industrial loft quality about them that we love. They are very sturdy chairs that stand up to our active four year old son and that's a huge win for us as well. They are very comfortable to sit in, especially how they caress your back. Some of the reviews I read mentioned rust stains, but if you look closely, it's almost a patina effect they added not rust itself because it's all under the finish of the chair and it's so minimal you have to get right on top of it to see it. We think it looks more authentic and adds interest. These are just the best chairs EVER! So glad we went with them.