I bought this chair because I needed something comfortable to work from home and didn't want a traditional office chair. I liked that this had arms so I could prop up my arm while I used a mouse. I was able to put this together on my own but it would definitely be better to have a 2nd person helping. I ended using the flashlight on my iphone to find the holes and as some people have said, they don't all align correctly. The chair is comfortable and sturdy and so far the wood is pretty durable.