I bought these to go with my DIY cedar bar table made from a mantle piece. They are the perfect height for the table without being adjusted. I was able to assemble them by myself, even though the instructions say you need two people. I can see why people were disappointed with the backs of the chairs - the screws are not painted, but they are not that noticeable, and the bonding of the leather that attaches to the seat is not of the highest quality. However, on sale, they were a good price and seem sturdy enough for casual entertaining and for less than daily use by myself and my roommate. The cushion is bigger than I thought it would be, but it's not too big. I can still fit two side-by-side under my bar table.