I bought the taupe chairs with espresso wood and I was expecting them to look more "off-white" and cream colored than taupe and I got what I wanted!  The color is beautiful and I love the grain in the wood.  There was no assembly and they came packaged nicely with no dings or marks.  The only slight issue I have with them is that the cushions are VERY firm.  Unless you have a footstool to prop your feet up on with these, they're not the most comfortable seating.  Otherwise I am very happy with my purchase!