Assembly was easy. The 2nd chair I did on my own in less than 30 minutes. Chair is very comfortable. Did not see any defects on initial inspection. Some of the welds looked a little iffy so waiting to see how they hold up. Good price if they last 3 or more years. Have a 15 year old chaise but paid close to $1500 for it. Perfect for our short family. Over 6 feet or very heavy...I'd look for something else.