These Erling chairs are disappointing for the price. The back screws are NOT long enough!! I read through the reviews and it seems that no one else mentioned this so maybe I have bad luck, but the other set had the same problem. So I don’t think it’s just me... On the other hand, I did not have trouble with putting in the legs. They fit in nicely. I don’t know how they will last with time, as I’m afraid of sitting on them given the back is only barely screwed in properly (and I’m only 100lbs). I do not recommend them if you need more sturdy chairs. I think they are best as display pieces because they do look quite pretty and the velvet is soft. I have placed them on the sides as shown in the pictures (the other Willa Arlo chairs at the heads of the table are so much better in quality and easy to assemble, 5 stars, although the same “taupe” colors do not match perfectly).