Renowned as an un-handyman, with some trepidation the Solid Wood Dining Chairs were ordered facing the unknown perils of the dreaded ASSEMBLY.  As the first chair was put together, each step completed was another step closer to the dreaded uh-oh moment.  Legs upside down.  Chair installed backwards. Something.  But lo and behold, the first chair was assembled in short order, waiting for the moment of truth--to be sat in.  I immediately assessed the potential perils of testing the chair, and called my wife in to try it out.  The chair passed the test, and my marriage was saved.  These chairs are of sturdy construction and are recommended by this un-handyman.