The packaging my chairs came in was banged up really badly by the postal carrier and I took photos thinking that I was going to need to return the chairs because they just had to be damaged. I opened the box and removed the chairs and was happily surprised at how well packed and protected my chairs were. They were in pristine condition. No assembly at all and comfortable as well. They do not jut out too far as that was a concern for my small dining area. I am very delighted with these chairs.