The only reason I am giving these chairs 4 instead of 5 stars is that the assembly is an absolute nightmare. I would happily have paid more for these if they came assembled, but with many hours of assembling, un-assembling, re-assembling, etc, I got them together. I have assembled MANY pieces of furniture over the years (and have all the tools that make it even easier) and these were the hardest by far. I attached the back legs and armrest supports to the top first, then attached everything to the base and that seemed to be the best way to do it (tighten NOTHING until they're completely assembled), which is exactly the opposite of what the directions say to do but it was the only way to get the 4 chairs I purchased together.