I gave the chair 5 stars because it is utterly charming.  As other reviewers have stated, however, it is tricky to assemble since the screw holes do not line up well and the instruction are little better than nothing.  My husband had to juggle the parts around a bit to make it work.  Once it is assembled, the chair is sturdy and comfortable to sit on.  We placed it on our small front porch, and it looks terrific.  The final result was worth the struggle!