We received the recliner in 2 days, and in perfect order. The "assembly" means simply screwing the 4 legs into the bottom and sliding the back onto the base. No tools required. It wasn't a problem for this 75-year-old to do alone. The recliner is perfect for a small space and is very comfortable. Note: As others have mentioned, the color is much more a dark gray than brown, which was fine with us. I wouldn't hesitate to order this again.