Incredibly easy to assemble. Look absolutely beautiful. The swivel is a little rough at first, but it just needs some breaking in. Each chair took me maybe 20 minutes to put together. I'm not super handy or strong, so it would be relatively easy for most people. The chairs feel very durable and should last a long time. Very happy with this purchase. We bought 4 chairs for our 8 foot island, and they're perfect.