I was nervous about these chairs given their inexpensive price, but I was pleasantly surprised when they arrived! I had read lots of reviews about tips on assembling them and it was easier than expected. I did it completely by myself -- make sure you turn the chair over on a level surface and frequently check for rocking before tightening all of the screws. I received these in October and wanted to wait until my family came for Thanksgiving and Christmas before reviewing them. Everyone loved them and felt they were very comfortable! I'm very happy with the purchase. The pictures are very accurate in their color, but I will say they don't appear with a patent-leather-like sheen in person. More like regular leather.