I read all the reviews before purchasing so I knew exactly what to expect.  These were very easy to assemble.  They look nice and are very comfortable - good product for the price.  My only real complaint is with the two plastic plugs that are supposed to cover the holes on the back legs of each stool - they were so difficult to insert that the plastic crumbled and the paint chipped off so I was unable to use them.  I think they'll look ok without them.