These chairs were fairly easy to assemble, about 15 minutes per. Without our cordless drill and a hex bit, the project would have taken quite a bit longer. They seem solid though still have an odd rattling sound when moved around. We tightened all the screws twice. The BIG issue so far has been the smell and quality of the cushions. When we removed the cushions from their plastic packaging an unpleasant smell spread through the room. The material is lighter than pictured and noticeably plastic and faux . It has been 6 days and the smell is still there- you notice it when you walk into the house. We finally sprayed them with Fabreze last night, but it didn't dissipate. This is a bad smell, like rotting organic matter. Don't plan to assemble and have guests over any time soon.