This chair is fairly easy to put together, although the grooves provided in the front stretcher board for the allan key aren't long enough - those were really tricky screws to install.  The stain is uneven - in some places it is more of an espresso brown and in others it's quite a red cherry stain.  I will likely re-stain the whole thing.  But it's very comfortable and I like the look overall.  The cushion covers are removable for washing.