I bought two of these chairs for my living room.  The assembled chairs are just as pictured.  As a number of other reviewers mentioned, the seat is quite firm, and yet they are surprisingly comfortable nonetheless.  I didn't find the assembly to be too difficult - I don't believe it is a two person job, contrary to the opinion of some of the other reviewers.  These chairs are very versatile and their sleek lines work well if you are going for an uncluttered look.