These rocking chairs are solid AND beautiful AND comfortable!  They are nice and deep, so if you are a shorter person, you may need a back pillow.  Some screws and a hex wrench are the only items needed for assembly, and they are included, along with easily understood directions.  I truly am so happy with these chairs and how they have changed how we use our porch from a "catch-all" to a relaxing and inviting space to read the paper and watch the world go by!