The chair was pretty easy to assemble.  The pieces were well wrapped and secured in the heavy box.  Once assembled, they are very stable, when you rock.  The black plastic coating is a nice satin finish , that looks very rich, and doesn’t get hot in the sun.  Once you recline and start to rock, it’s a smooth, enchanting experience.  You seem to want    to zone out, because it’s so comfortable.  I love the long wide arms.  It relaxes your arms, to hold a phone or a drink.  Your legs are curved around the curved wood, which makes it such an comfortable, push to rock.  Because the back slopes, so gently, it really so relaxing.  The best rocker ever,  once you start rocking, you never want to stop!