I read that it took about 45 min to assemble. That is a joke or I am slow one. It took my about 2 1/2 hours They were no pilot hole in chair arms so I just had to guess. Over all I think it is well worth the money I paid. I also like the fact that it is a folding chair.  I wish that it was made out of better quality wood. I also waterproofed mine before I assembled it. So it took me a day or so to let it dry