The chair itself is great in terms of function and aesthetics.  Assembly is super simple, requiring only the screwing in of the legs.  I bought the open box option for a few dollars less because it said that open box items had been inspected and were found to be fully functioning and damage free.  This item functions correctly, but has a significant rub tear on the top left bottom edge (looks like a drag or friction rub).  I glued the tear down and it works for my purposes; but as a warning, DO NOT buy open box if you are not willing to have a damaged product.  You cannot return open box items.  Open box does NOT mean that the box has been previously opened but the product is in new condition. Your product may very well be significantly damaged or nonfunctional.