I was thrilled as I pulled the pieces out of the box because the fabric is beautiful. It took me 15 min to assemble which consisted mostly of unwrapping parts. The comments about holes not being lined up are correct but that is part of the solid construction. All I did was squeeze the sides together to align the holes. It is perfect for my home office and adds a more decorative touch than the typical office chair. It's so comfortable my husband asked me to buy one for him.