I am in LOVE with this chair!!! I could barely move the box by myself, so I had no idea if I'd be able to put it together without help! I opened the box and carried it piece by piece onto my screened in porch. I don't recall seeing instructions in the box, but the assembly instructions are conveniently linked in the description of the chair on Wayfair! It came with all necessary pieces to put it together and the instructions are easy to follow. I was pleasantly surprised with how sturdy the materials for this chair are. Very heavy, durable metal for the frame and sturdy material for the chair. I read some reviews about the swivel pin in the top not being long enough, but all I had to do was get a mallet and beat it down into the frame. Lost a little paint on top of the swivel pin, but I don't think anyone will ever notice!! I put it together by myself in about an hour. Great addition to my patio!!