I assembled this set last night. It took about an hour or so. I only requested help from my husband for inserting the wood screws into the table top and seats. He screwed them in by hand. We absolutely love the tabletop itself -- it is solid and has a beautiful finish. We went from a full size 6-8 seater table with leaf to this because we are in a smaller apartment and the living room shares space with the dining area. The seats are very comfortable and the height is just right. For meals we will place it the long way coming out from the wall and, when not in use, conserve space by placing it width length again the wall. The stools fit nicely underneath.

Pros: Great value, comfortable seats, solid top with a great finish, conservative for a small space
Cons: Metal frame, can see welding spots