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4.5
Please see attached photos.Assembly was super easy (took 15 minutes to unbox and completely assemble), even though the instructions were text-less and a bit vague. The 8hex-head screws are basically color coded (which is good, as the directions are pretty unclear on this point), and are easily tightened with the included allen key. The shaft sockets into the base and footrest stem without hardware, which makes it super easy to disassemble for moving/repositioning.The back and especially the seat are well-padded and comfortable. The stool has a large range of height--seat is at ~26 inches at lowest setting and ~34 inches at highest. It swivels well under a load, and seems stable and durable.A few little gripes:--i didn't think it would bother me, but the fact that everything below the seat is 'chrome' but the metal back bracing is painted black bothers me a little bit. While it made assembly easy (by effectively color-coding the screws), it negatively effects the aesthetic, in my opinion.--the fabric covering the seat is the same thing you find on almost any cheap office chair. hopefully, it is durable, but only time will tell. i may decide to disassemble the seat and back to reupholster them, although a quick and easy slip-cover might be the better solution, as i am not sure how easy it would be to dis- and reassemble the sections.--the collar between the shaft and the base is made of cheap plastic, and has several rough spots. cosmetically, it matches the 'chrome' look of the shaft and base, but fits so loosely that it has no purpose beyond decoration--and the stool looks better without it, in my opinion.--the collar on the base which holds the shaft is spot welded. that is not necessarily a bad thing, but in my experience, it does mean the weld will break eventually. i have access to a wire welding rig, so i can reinforce or repair this if or when the weld fails, but i understand many people may not, and this may effect your purchasing decision.overall, the 'bones' of the stool are good, and for the price, it's hard to complain too much.This took about 30 minutes to put together and looks great. However, the part that raises and lowers the height does not work. Its ok without it.My son sat on this for almost a full week while the apartment full of furniture from ikea was late to arrive. It was the only piece of furniture he had. It was comfortable enough to watch tv on, eat meals, use as a desk chair to work etc.The look fits perfectly with his other decor. Glad we purchased it.Assembly is simple, but REMOVE the black cap or the height adjustment feature will fail. Removing the cap is not an explicit step included in the set-up instructions.The booram scoop stools are made out of metal and a high quality plastic. The pictures are representative of the color (the red is more "fire engine red" than "candy apple red").They seem durable and I look forward to using them, despite one not operating correctly due to an unremoved cap ?.I love these stools, now that I assembled them correctly. I went online to find out how to unlock the pneumatic riser. You had to pull up very, very hard.My grandchildren love the stools, however they do not weigh enough to lower the stools after they are raised. I get to sit on the stools to make them go back down. Whee!The stools are surprisingly stable considering you are seating very high on a very narrow shaft when they are completely raised. And even adults like to make the stools go up and down. I guess we are all kids at heart.They are also very comfortable. And you do not feel like you are going to fall off. The seat cradles your bottom and is not slippery.I've always liked the looks of these stools and now they are in my newly remodeled traditional kitchen. My home is almost 100 years old and these stools take up very little room, something that is very important when you remodel an older kitchen. They are the perfect accent.If you just want to sit regularly, this stool will work great for you. If you’re into extreme or freestyle sitting there’s probably some better options. Don’t get me wrong, you can do 360 degree spins with different variations of legs and arms being in and out but that’s it. You really wont blow any minds on this stool.Helpful hint: there’s a black plastic cap on top of the piston that raises the seat. Remove it first or it won’t work.Seems to stand up to some weight as I have some stout people ~300lbs that use these on a regular basis. Note that the piston has some serious force. So children <50LBS will not be able to get these stools to lower, as a matter of fact it will raise them in the air no question; watch out for those little knees under the counter tops.The chair we received was excellent quality, easy to assemble (the instructions are minimal, but easy to follow) and has seen daily use in our house - this was a great buy for us!Classic and casual; sleak and shiny Swivel Stool. Much attention was made to the detail and comfort of this chair which makes it a beautiful statement piece in my nephews new home. The chrome base allows for adjusting to any height which is perfect. The chair allows for a 360 degree swivel as well. Easy to assemble. Very comfortable chair. Boram also did a great job with packing material. I highly recommend this Swivel Stool Great stool for a great price!!
