The chair arrived in an "L" shaped cardboard box, undamaged and weighing approximately 30 lbs. The seat and back are one solid, rigid piece.  It took minutes to unpack and approximately 20 minutes to assemble.   Five plastic wheels snapped into place in one minute; simplicity personified and appreciated. Six screws affix the arms and another four attach the leg assembly to the bottom of the chair.  A tube to adjust the height of the chair slides onto the leg assembly.  It has a faux weathered brown look to it with the metal legs a gun metal gray.  If you're sitting for hours, this may not be the ergonomic chair for you, but if you're looking for a suitable chair for the home office, this chair will meet your needs.