Assembly was hard at the very last step but with two women and a drill, it was a breeze. I bought two of these sets on sale and one arrived with missing parts. We contacted the manufacturer directly, per instructions on the box, and they shipped new parts out to us within 3 days! The chairs and loveseat are comfortable and look much more expensive than they were. I also love that I don't have to worry about protecting pillows from rain or wait very long after rain to use them. They dry quickly.