I ordered these chairs to go with an outside table that I had made out of pallets. I was very pleased when they arrived and seen that they were not a bright red but a deeper rich red. Really, I think the color is closer to a burgundy. I was able to assemble the first chair by myself, but it did take longer than I expected. Once my husband got home from work, he assisted me with assembling the second chair and it didn't take long at all. The directions are very easy to follow and everything you need for assembly was in the package. They even included extra screws, washers and nuts which I appreciated when I lost a washer while assembling the first chair! The chairs are very durable and comfortable. I anticipate them holding up very well for a long time! I know I will end up ordering another pair of these chairs for my table.