I didn't think I would be surprised at the excellent build quality of the chairs because the company has a really good name, however, I was still surprised! They are made "like they used to" meaning they are solid, sturdy, and heavy duty. These are not cheap knock-offs of 50's diner chairs, these ARE 50's diner chairs. I bought 4 of them and they came in two big boxes. No assembly required.Pros: Beautiful, sturdy, and built to last