Honestly, we bought this cheap set because it matched our style and we intended the pieces to be "placeholders" for a nicer set in the future. Everything was assembled in about 30 minutes, and it basically snapped together. We ended up quite impressed with the set. The fabric is really soft and comfortable, and they are holding up pretty well (maybe a little squeaky). While we have very realistic expectations for the longevity of the pieces, we are much happier than we thought and have deferred the purchase of a "better" set for at least a year. Maybe longer!