Chairs were stylish, easy to assemble (it took less than 45 minutes for all 4 chairs). I'm not sure what people are talking about it being difficult, and the only holes that weren't predrilled were the ones for wood screws on the bottom for the L-brackets which makes sense not to be predrilled and the wood is soft enough that it is not an issue whatsoever. They are light and on the "cheap" side but sturdy and not wobbly. They are not the traditional type so back is lower which is to be expected if you understand styles. I'm an architect and I think they are just what they should be. They look like high-end Scandinavian modern chairs except they used rubber wood to make it cheaper and lighter and fabric is cheaper but you get what you pay for and more.