I've had this chair sitting for about a month. I've assembled things before, but this one looked too hard. I'm 75, arthritis in my wrists. I live alone, didn't have a friend or relative to do this. I called numerous handyman type outfits and either they never called back, or they wanted an exorbitant amount (one place, $250 minimum) to do it. I decided to bite the bullet and do it myself. Yes, even though it's supposed to take two people. One thing: they labeled the chair sides wrong, they had L on the right side, etc. It was not easy and I'm only half through. But I've got one side in place. Now my wrists hurt. I'll continue tomorrow. I think this chair will look nice, but I will NEVER order something that needs assembly again.