This is a very good looking chair.  It is heavier than I expected, with a heavy backrest.  It took us over an hour to put it together -- all went easily until we got to the last bit of attaching the chair back to the seat.  This is a very thick piece of wood with a lot of curve to match the round seat.  Tip:  start with with the 3 longer screws and tighten only until they catch, then keep alternating until they are half in, at which point the 3 shorter screws can be started.  Keep alternating on tightening all until they are tight.