These were a little challenging to put together. The first one we started with the swivel part on upside down and also put shorter screws where longer ones go. After getting it almost all together we realized the mistake and had to take it apart and start over. So the first stool was our 'learning stool. After that we got the rest of them together without issue. Some of the holes did not line up well but we got it together. When putting 'screws' is we discovered it's best not to tighten them up until all screws in that step are in place. Some of the stools are a little tippy seemingly with one leg shorter than the others but it's not terrible. They look pretty good. Overall I'm happy with them. Been looking almost a year before I found these.