I ordered 4 of these with the side table. You do have to put the chairs together but it comes with the tools needed. I do have to say I was so pressed with the packaging. These were packaged so they would not be damaged. Very think plastic molded shells that the chairs were placed in before they were placed in the box. It took about 30 minutes per chair to complete. Absolutely love them. Very high end quality and comfortable to set it. Very pleased with purchase.