Chair and ottoman arrived in two well-packed boxes.  The assembly instructions were illustrations only.  Written instructions would have been helpful too, especially when deciphering how to attach the arms.  I'm not mechanically inclined (I usually have to say rightsy-tightsy, leftsy-loosy when opening a mayo jar) but it eventually clicked.  Overall, the assembly was pretty easy though...even for me.  The chair is comfortable and seems to be well-made.  It makes a nice addition to the office for when I need to relax from the toils of typing at the computer.