When the 4 piece set + cushions arrived in one box I was a little worried about putting it together. However it was pretty easy just had to put screws in the pre drilled holes. My complaint about the set is that I question how sturdy it is. One of the little slats on one of the chairs was broken when we opened the box. I put wood glue on it but this does concern me. I would probably not recommend this set for anyone who is overweight without some extra support.