Metropolitan Red Barstool

The barstools rived in a timely manner, (classic Overstock style) I was thrilled by the color. I ordered it in red and it was just as brilliant and vivid as it appeared on the site. I loved it. It was easy to assemble. The only turn off was the fact the stools were not as solid as they looked. If struck with a solid object, they come of rather hollow sounding. I wish the manufacturer has filled the core with something, or that the stool was solid plastic through and through.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

As others pointed out already, this is a sharp looking contemporary stool that re-invented the bar/kitchen area of my house with a modest investment. Holds 6'2" x 230lb husband with no problem, adjusts in smooth steps. The sit area seem spacious to me, good for a normal fit adult, but ladies with pant size 12 and up, I guess, may run into a problem of getting into the stool. The flow, though, is the inconvenient foot level that does not protrude forward enough and thus does not allow you to sit in ergonomic position. It is OK for my purpose of a quick morning breakfast or occasional sit downs during cooking, but I cannot imaging sipping drinks on it for an evening. And this is regardless of your height or length of your legs. Also, dust does accumulate quickly on a shiny chrome base, and you can see in the sun. So, overall 4 stars from me.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Very unique and eye-catching martini chair, the red really pops in a room. What you DON'T see is that there's 5 small dents in the seat (appears to be screws coming up from underneath), and the actual flat sitting area for your backend is only about 11 inches. For children this is fine, but for an average adult it is not and you get that feeling that you will slide off at any moment. On top of that, the seat plastic slopes a bit higher where your thighs rest on the edge, which pushes into your thighs and becomes uncomfortable after 5 minutes (cuts off leg circulation). Then again, these chairs aren't meant for sitting on very long, they are hard plastic. SUMMARY: Great to look at and great for kids or quick visits from guests, but look elsewhere if you want comfortable functional chairs. Choose wisely, the return shipping cost is almost the same price as the chair due to the size of the box.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

I purchased 3 of the red barstools because I fell in love with the way that they look, sort of retro chic. They were very easy to assemble, and are of high quality BUT....if you plan on spening any extended time at the bar / counter I would advise against them. after 10 minutes or so the back of your thighs will start to ache, at least in my case. Maybe my legs aren't long enough because the footrest is down too low and my feet just dangle. Anyways be forewarned.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? No