Very easy to put together (my 11 year-old daughter and I did it in 10 minutes or so).  Directions were fairly easy to follow.  We purchased them to replace high-backed counter height stools for a cleaner visual line.  These fit nicely beneath our island counter and don't take up  *visual space* in our small home.  They are comfortable with a decent amount of cushion and seem sturdy.  Contrary to another review the brown top stools do not look black  - they are very dark  brown, but not black.  Also the legs were mentioned to look black by another reviewer, however I find them to be a dark cherry stain.  Overall I am happy with the purchase.  For use on non-carpeted floors I recommend a square of felt on the bottom of each leg, if not they will slide.