This chaise was very easy to put together... just a matter of a few screws.  It seems very durable and is just what we were looking for.  I did choose to give four stars only because I worry that the metal base may end up burning my wife as it gets very hot in the sun.  I wish I would have thought of that.  Also, I bought this open box and thought I was getting two... Turns out I was wrong.  I think this chaise would be better priced around $100.