Beautiful and solid chair - you feel very secure sitting in it! The assembly was not hard if you follow the instructions given. There are a good amount of bolts and screws that contribute to it being a sturdy chair. The finish is a little darker than the medium oak in the description, but that wasn't a deal breaker for us. The chair matches our mission style table and buffet very well. We ordered just two to see if we liked them, and we will definitely order more to complete our dining room seating.