Easy to assemble. We love the shape of the chair and the fabric is gorgeous. Comfortable and glides easily. However, the wood is really delicate and chips easily- especially where the chair hits the desk. This chair is not for heavy use. It is not flexible and isn't meant to lean back in. My boyfriend leaned back in the chair slightly and we heard a loud snap. The wood near the hardware on side had cracked. We are happy we bought this chair, but we will need to be very careful with it.