Easy to assemble.  All issues were due to operator error and were then easy to go back and fix.  the wood in the "natural" is beautiful but it's unfinished so it will need to be painted or sealed which I wasn't expecting.  it doesn't look treated so I doubt it will "weather" weather very well but overall I got what I expected and am happy with them.  They are a bit smaller than a traditional adirondack with a slightly lower back but for the price I'm very pleased.