I was pleased to receive my soft seat Malvern perching stool. It's much better built than my old one. Really solid item that arrived quite quickly, and it required only a little assembly, which I was pleased about. Excellent value for money. The only criticism I have it that I wish the seat foam could have been firmer. It's too soft and just squashes flat after a few minutes sitting. So it like sitting on a hard wooden seat. But stability and overall weight are perfect. It really helps me keep my independence in the kitchen.