While the assembly instructions were not very good, it was not too difficult to complete.  And once assembled, this is a GREAT chair.  The cost was about half the price for which I have seen it in stores, so that makes it extra great.  I bought the one without arms, primarily to use as a desk chair. As an added bonus, the antique white matched my desk exactly, even though there was no picture of the color. Since this chair has adjustable height, I also have used it as a sewing chair.