I found this chair easy to assemble, despite the casters needing to be inserted only with the gold base on a hard flat surface which I cushioned with the wrappings. Then they went in quickly. I am 57 and have crippled legs and tire easily, but I didnt need another person to assist at all. I put the chair  together in less than half an hour by myself. It looks so nice and is comfortable. I hope it lasts a long time.