I just received this today. I was disheartened to see the directions start with a recommendation of at least two people for assembly. I was able to assemble everything on my own - yay me. But putting it together took a lot longer than I expected, and it was a bit of a hassle. It's not the most comfortable to sit on, but I can adjust with additional cushions. I like the way it looks and it fits exactly where I needed it. I would recommend this for the price, but you might want a friend to be there on standby when it's time to assemble.