I love this beautiful office chair. So happy I got it! I put it together in less than 20 minutes while watching my favorite tv show. The instructions are included as well as the tools and parts. You will not need any additional tools to easily assemble this chair. It's not super padded, but it is definitely enough to be comfortable for a few hours of sit time. I went with the white and brass color and it's so pretty and functional. I would not recommend this chair for any body larger than a size 18, as the handlebars are not adjustable and the user may find it to be uncomfortable. Otherwise, such a great buy!