Let me start by saying the wood is beautiful! It’s a soft wood so yes it does scratch very easily. Putting the table  together was very easy but for the chairs now that’s a whole different story , you do have to follow directions and don’t tighten til the end but the way they framed the chairs is a little off not much room to screw stuff in, also there are screws that are suppose to be used to anchor seat cushions to chair frame but there aren’t any holes made where all you have to do is place and secure, you literally have to drill the holes yourself. I hope you have patience for the chairs. Overall table is great!