Love this bistro set! It doesn't require any assembly...just open the box ,remove the wrapping and voila!..your bistro set is ready to use! There is quite a bit of wrapping but it protects the bistro set very well because it was in perfect condition when it arrived. The chairs are very sturdy and are well made, as is the table. I love how it looks on my new deck! I have ordered numerous items through Wayfair and have been very happy with everything so far.