I purchased this chair for my home office and although it appears to be a really great item, I have not been able to assemble it.  The directions are clear and there are only a few steps however the holes in the seat and the back do not line up.  Also the chair I ordered and the one I received are not the same color.  I ordered a cream/ivory chair and the one that arrived is a medium grey color.  The color is of no issue as it still matches and works for the purpose.  However if my boyfriend and I cannot muscle the chair enough to attach the seat to the arm/back I will have to pursue returning the item.  Slightly disappointed.