The instructions are extremely difficult to follow and there were several missing screws. I have put together many large DIY assembly related items (ie workbench and kitchen island) and I thought these chairs would be easy. Well I was wrong. It would be extremely easy if the instructions were accurate, all the parts were included and the holes were not misaligned. We are still happy with the finish product but it's just a pain to get to that point. We would prefer to buy something already assembled in the store, but as a last resort I'd still buy these again.