I have two of these stools for about 10 months. They are comfortable and look great. The structure is simple and makes a stable impression. After about four months, the screws broke in the cross braces for the first time, after which I fastened them back with wood glue and screws larger. The held back three or four months. Now I have fixed the cross braces with screws through the legs. This seems to hold and do not disturb the optics also. All in all it can be said that the stools are beautiful and inexpensive. Maybe someone will find a way to increase the stability from the beginning.