I really love the chair, but it was not "hard" to put together, but it was a pain to put together.  That tool they give you is a pain to use.  If you have a drill, use that.  The other thing I do not like are the side pillows fall down a lot, they should of put some Velcro on that part of the cushions too.  I think I'll get some velcro and do that myself.   I got the orange color one and love the color so much.