I was dubious when the boxes arrived on my doorstep because they were DESTROYED. Like the cardboard was literally falling apart at the seams. None of the fabric was damaged, though, so it all worked out in this case. The chairs went together with little fuss or muss, but one of the underside pieces (particle board) was cracked. I'm not worried, though - Wayfair is really good about replacement parts. Ultimately, they look fantastic in our room and give a sort of mid-century vibe without being too "on-the-nose."