Hillsdale Montello 32-Inch Swivel Bar Stool, Old Steel Finish with Faux Brown Leather

We purchased four of these through Amazon. They look beautiful and are comfortable for a bar stool. For that it would get five stars. However, it seems like there are some quality control issues at the Chinese factory where this product is made and so it loses a star for my review. We did have to return/exchange one (a hassle as the product is large and fairly heavy) due to the finish being damaged. Not sure if it left the factory like that, or if it was damaged during the shipping process to us, as the box was pretty torn up when it arrived. One of the other stools also has some issues with the finish, but its in a less noticable spot, and was minor. For the stool that was sent back, another issue it had was that the legs werent quite even and therefore had a slight wobble. As other reviewers have mentioned, getting the plastic wrap off the seat takes longer than the assembly. But despite the quality control issues we experienced and the fact theyre made in China, these stools are so nice that we would buy these again.

The seat height was perfect for my island that sits atop standard sized floor cabinets. The cushions are not especially plush and 1 of the 3 I ordered sloped forward slightly. Other than that they seem very sturdy, swivel easily and look great.

I have a matching table that I had purchased earlier. The chairs look nice but they are just a bit to high to be comfortable. They were easy to assemble and came quickly. The box was very beat up but the merchandise was fine. I am not as happy as I was with the table but it works for the purpose we had in mind.

I am reordering these stools because someone said to get the 32inch stools to match the table. Terrible fit. Dont get the 32inch bar stools to match table, does not match up. The stools are sturdy and were easy to assemble. Unfortunately, the matching table is of poor quality.

This review may seem a little contradictory since this chair is very nice looking, and appears to be built very sturdy. Actually, I would have easily given this chair a 5 star review with the exception of one major issue. The back of the chair does not angle back as any normal chair usually does, and this practically 90 degree angle causes much difficulty. When sitting in the chair, you will have a tendency to slide forward, and this action over an extended period of time could result in back pain. Its very unfortunate that this design flaw has not been brought to the attention of the manufacturer, because if the back of the chair would be redesigned and adjusted properly, it would be a great buy, since it is obvious that this could be corrected with a minimal amount of effort. Almost any chair that you look at, you will see that the back of the chair is not at a 90 degree angle to the seat. Money is being lost, & time is being wasted by not dealing with this issue. Amazon representatives should step to the plate, and inform the manufacturer that an adjustment is required. You will be glad that you did, as you will have more satisfied customers, and more profits in your pocket. No matter what the outcome, I am wishing good luck to all concerned. Perhaps if you try the chair, you might disagree with my evaluation. It is exquisite looking, and well worth the price if you can avoid the feeling of sliding forward, creating potential back issues that may follow.

These stools are tremendous. They are strong and stately. I just finished a remodel by adding a bar to divide my kitchen and living area and these stools finished it off nicely. I ordered four and if I had room would order more. The swivel action is smooth and they are as comfortable as can be. The look is rich and they are sturdy. Eating at the bar in this house is now the preferred way to enjoy a meal. Shipping was quick and the packaging was perfect. Just enough to keep them well protected and prevent any damage. One thing that was a surprise was that they arrived the same day my confirmation of shipping arrived via email. The plastic wrap on the stools is a bit tiresome to remove but as previously mentioned they arrived in perfect condition. If you have a higher than average bar top BUY THESE!!!!

Great chair! As others have noted, getting the plastic off the bottom can be a pain. Have had them for a month and we like them.

Love the stools, but I was disappointed when I realized the top of the stool is made of some type of plastic, it looked like wood from the pictures and no other reviews mention this. I still really love the look of the stool and they are made well. We use them at are basement bar.

Beautiful chairs! Very study and easy to put together. To make it even easier, flip the chair seat on top of a table or bar, the put the base on top. Makes it much easier to line up the screw holes and insert the bolts.

I bought 2 initially to see if we liked them. They are more than we expected. Height is perfect for our bar top and the stools are gorgeous. I just ordered 2 more and hope they match and are the same quality as the ones we just received.