Very happy with these substantial chairs.  Easy to assemble, but if one isn't "handy" the directions could be more helpful in how to attach the seats.  We used an awl to prepare the holes for the screws which then screwed in easily. But there was no notation of this on the directions. We wanted the chairs to coordinate with our old oak table and they do the trick.  The back is comfortable because of the built in contours and the seat is roomy. We will probably add chair pads, but they aren't necessary.