I love the chairs.  I bought them as extra seating in my home office.  I put them together myself...not much trouble.  However, the bolts come with 2 washers each and two of the bolts were too short to use with the washers.  I am not sure how well they will hold up without the washers.  I am a little afraid the bolts might pull through the wood with use.  We shall see.  Except for that I am totally satisfied.