I recently ordered 7 of these stools for our newly renovated home. Each was in a nicely packed box with all of the required parts including the required tools. After I assembled all of them and placed them around the island, I as able to see the completed view and I must say I was extremely happy with the display. My kitchen looks great. These are light weight stools which is very important to my wife. The chairs feel very comfortable and hold you in you place without giving you fatigue and discomfort. I hope they last a long time but only time will tell.