These bar stools came in a smaller box than expected. But when I opened it everything was well wrapped. They were extremely easy to put together. I assembled both stools in 20 minutes. I found that putting the footrest piece in the seat before sloping on to base was the easiest way to do it. You need to apply some weight to the chair to lower it. There are a few place where the fabric wrinkles but overall, they are great and the swivel is a big plus!