BoraamAugusta Extra Tall Swivel Bar Stool, 34-Inch, Black

I got this so I can work at the counter, because sitting on a normal stool (pictured in the background) for more than an hour was really hurting my back.. But this one actually allows you to sit there and focus longer since it's not making your body ache, even be able to lay back and rest a little while staying busy, and I was surprised it moves easily along the floor and swivels too..! So almost feels like a rollie chair, but a little more stable, and actually perfect height.. It does seem a little low when you're used to the normal height of a stool, but when I started using it I realized half the reason for my back pain was I had to "hunch" over the counter with a normal stool, and this one is low enough that I'm not hunching down while working.Still a little pricey for a stool, but it works...

Nice looking but the cushion is a small seating area.

I purchased two stools for my kitchen. The stools were reasonably priced, and I love them. They're sturdy and look great in my kitchen. My husband and I differ on their comfort. He finds his stool comfortable, but I rarely use mine.I assembled the stools. Most of the instructions were clear and easy to follow. However, the instructions for adding the seat and back were difficult to accomplish. I finally figured out a way to attach the seat and back that was easier for me.Overall, I would recommend these stools.

The product is excellent and should last a long time. However, the instructions are adequate at best. Here are some tips.1 Purchase an Allen wrench key like the one pictured above (if you don't already have one). You will need it in the end to fasten the seat on the top, and you can also use it on some other areas to speed the process. It will help to tighten much better.2 Prep your bolts first. Meaning, put the smaller washer on first and the larger on second. It will speed up the process.3 In step 01 it says to not tighten bolts completely. Don't even come close, leave them about halfway in. You need enough play in the legs to get the top on. I found out the hard way.4 And no I do not for the company, nor anyone, just a concerned and helpful consumer.Peace and enjoy!

This stool is excellent quality and is a GREAT value. I am a finicky customer who has been a product guy for most of his career, so I don't say this lightly. I am so impressed that I am writing a detailed review for those that want the details. To be precise, I would give this product 4-1/2 stars if it were possible, but I am rounding up to 5 rather than down to 4.Packaging- as others have noted, the packaging is exemplary. and explains why each piece arrived in perfect condition. It takes 15 minutes to completely unpack everything and lay it out for assembly. It's worth every minute! Others have complained that they couldn't find the hardware. My boxes arrived with a red plastic tag on the outside of the box labeled "hardware" and when you open the box you realize that tag is connected to the hardware package. Clearly, they listened to the feedback and made it painfully obvious where the hardware is.Wood and Finish- While the description calls this "cherry" finish I would describe it as a medium mahogany color. The wood itself appears to be some kind of Asian mahogany such as luan (Phillipino mahogany). The color goes very well with my medium cherry cabinets and Brazilian cherry floor.I am a woodworker and am very impressed with the finish. It is a satin finish, and examining all of the pieces of three stools, it is damn near perfect in any area that shows.Construction- all of the pieces fit together very well. Every bolt engages with a metal threaded insert. You will not be driving any wood screws. All of the bolts are Allen screws so you can crank them good and tight. The foot rest is sturdy, not a flimsy piece of wood. Just the same, I wouldn't stand on it.As I was assembling the first one, I noticed that the swivel was a bit stiff. Rest assured that once assembled and with your weight on it, the stool swivels readily. I'm going to guess that they made it a little tight so kids wouldn't spin on it Probably some do-gooder in Washington mandated that so kids couldn't have fun. ;-)Assembly- the instructions are sufficient but not elaborate. And I might add, they are only helpful if you look them over before beginning assembly. Naturally, I did not do that before assembling my first stool. The most important lesson learned from that is that it really does matter that you assemble these in the order of the steps outlined.The assembly steps are, 1) attach the four legs to the foot rest, 2) attach the "apron" (ring below the seat), (note that the instructions present the preceding two steps as one step), 3) attach back to seat, 4) attach assembled seat to swivel mount. The bolts are very clearly labeled as are the washers, and an Allen wrench is included. Here are a few notes and tips:1. All bolts are installed with flat washers. All bolts also use lock washers EXCEPT for the final four that attach the seat to the swivel.2. If you don't follow the recommended order, you will find it very awkward to get at some of the bolts.3. First assemble the legs and two rings FINGER TIGHT. A very common mistake is to snug each bolt as you install it and then complain that things don't line up. Once the legs and the rings are loosely assembled, set the unit on a flat surface (I used my granite kitchen island) and then tighten. I recommend you tighten the seat ring first, and then foot rest.4. The Allen wrench has a ball tip on one end- this is a great feature for turning the bolt head from an angle when necessary, until the final half turn of tightening.5. I put an old towel down on my counter so nothing would get scratched.6. The bolts and washers are oily when they come out of the package. I would have a rag handy to wipe them off while you assemble.7. I found it helpful to use my metric Allen wrench set (shown as it provides a great handle and also can be bent 90 degrees.8. The bottom of the seat back where it attaches to the seat is a slightly wider arc than the seat base. You might be concerned about a gap when you first line them up. Start all six bolts, and then snug up the center first before the outside bolts. As you tighten you will see it pull the center of the seat back closer to the seat bottom until it is flush. Then tighten the outside bolts.The assembled unit is very attractive and looks like it could have cost double or more. The seat cushion itself is on the firm side. I have very little padding on my back side (!) so I would have preferred a bit more padding on the seat. The seat back is VERY comfortable.Although these are proper counter height, I would have preferred if they were an inch or two taller. I measured the under-counter clearance and it is pretty much as it should be. But I'm on the shorter side, so I would have preferred sitting slightly higher. Bar height stools would have been too tall.To sum up, if you like the look of these, go for it. I am deeply impressed with the quality and the value they represent. If anything changes, I'll come back and update this review. Here are a few pictures to give you a better idea.

Like:Very nice looking chairWas pretty easy to put together. Maybe took 15-20 minutesSeat has a nice cushion, but is smallerDislike:Like some of the other reviews say, the seat itself is small. They people who say it is not, must be smaller. I am 6'3" and 230 lbs. This would not be comfortable for me to sit in for a long time, but I am ok with that bc I have other chairs that are bigger and I will use. This one will work for my smaller family membersCustomer Service was very good as well. I was missing some screws and they sent out new ones asap!

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The chairs are nice and decent, the only problem was one of the inserts was missing to screw the back of the chair to the seat. Fortunately I had an old chair that I could dig an insert out of and fix it. Other than that it was fairly easy and took about 1/2 hour per chair to assemble.

The surface area is a little small. I’m 6’4” and 280lbs so a little more area to sit would be better. The stools themselves are very nice though

I ordered four of these chairs. Amazon had the best pricing, so I took the plunge -- even though I was a bit nervous by some of the reviews (damaged goods or poor quality). I am happy to report that all four of my chairs arrived in perfect condition, with no blemishes at all. As far as I'm concerned, these swivel stools are unbeatable for the price. Hopefully they will stand up over time.Assembling them is super easy. After the first one you get the hang of it and the others will go together without having to look at the instructions. The assembly is based entirely on bolts, lock washers and washers. So pretty straightforward. The main thing to keep in mind is to leave the foot ring bolts a little loose (noted on the instruction sheet) and only tighten them as the very last step. Do this on a flat floor so you can ensure the legs are even.The most "challenging" part is when you put the back of the chair onto the padded seat. This is because it's a semi-circle, so some of the screws can bind a little if you're not careful. Leave them all fairly loose until you get all six into place and then begin tightening them equally back and forth. This will ensure the pieces come together with the least amount of binding pressure.All in all I would recommend these stools. They are extremely well packaged. One final tip to make things go faster. Before you put any bolts in, separate all the bolts into groups and add all the washers onto the bolts in the proper order. Then, it's really quick to put it all together.

Stools came scratched and dented. We have assembled them and we are very unhappy with the quality of the finish .They were packaged ok, but lots of surface scratches.They cost far to much to have them come this way.I await your reply.I emailed manufacture and they wont do anything and tell me I have to get you guys to do something.What a poor way to treat someone. Don't you think?who pays to take 4 of them all apart and package them to return?You sold this product as new. That's a 300-400 hundred dollars of my time. Who pays me for this? Its you poor quality that got us where we are.