Easy to put together, but recommend using your own tools instead of ones provided. Assembly requires standard screwdriver and metric wrench sizes. Very sturdy and beautiful. Includes 6 identical chairs (two not shown here). Others have made comments on smallness of chair width. As a size 16 woman I fit fine. It would be possible to assemble chairs without arm rests which would alleviate this, though as I said I didn’t need to. Chairs would be just as beautiful without arm rests as with arm rests. Highly recommend this purchase.