We bought this chair as an accent piece for the family room in our beach house.  It looks great and is nice to have near the front door.  It works well to put your shoes on before leaving.  It also can serve as an extra seat if needed.  It does require assembly.  The legs are shipped inside the seat secured by a velcro closure. Assembly was not difficult and the pattern on the upholstered seat matches up very well with the back of the chair. It is an affordable accent chair that works well in smaller rooms.