We have had two of these chairs for exactly one month. I had no problem assembling them and they are very sturdy and look great. The only problem I’ve found is the seat which is an important part of any kitchen stool. There is not enough cushioning on the seat and after sitting on them a few times the front of the seat is rock hard. The cushioning gets pushed to the back of the chair and is useless. This causes compression on the sciatic nerve in the upper thigh and you lose sensation in both legs. Once you stand up it temporarily makes normal walking difficult. For this reason I would never recommend this product.