This chair came packed thoughtfully and securely.  Even as unpacking, I was impressed at how easy it was to remove protective wrapping.  The minimal directions were clear and effective making the assembly as easy as possible.  Several parts just snapped into place and number to screws was minimized.  After assembly it functions much like a commercial grade chair several times the price.  Overall it is as comfortable as it looks and a high quality piece.  I recommend highly.