These chairs are great. I got 2 of them for my living room, and really like the midcentury modern style and orange cushions- they look great with my navy walls. They did not arrive with stains as other reviewer mentioned. You can probably set these up alone, but having an extra set of hands makes it a lot easier. The seat cushion is medium firm, while the back is very firm. Overall they are very comfortable, and hopefully the firmness means they will last.