We purchased (8) of these chairs to put around the fire pit at our lake house, after seeing the price of chairs that were already finished and assembled!  They were easy to assemble and are VERY comfortable, much more so than I expected.  They look fine unfinished, but we spray painted two coats of espresso color then one coat of sealer and they look fabulous!  Excellent purchase  : )

Pros: Very comfortable and have classic Adirondack look
Cons: Takes some time to assemble and best with two people, but really not difficult