I bought 2 for our new fire pit area. The first one I watched the video first and then put it together. The second one only took me 30 minutes. I went a little slower on the first one until I knew I wouldn't have any issues with the mallet and the wood cracking. I used a mallet and I used a drill with a bit to put in the large chair back screws. Had some issues lining up the arms but it all worked out. I put it together before staining (stain sealer) it as the instructions said the dowels may swell and It was a little hard to get the dowels in in the first place. It took over a half a gallon of stain and dried in 2 hours. I used a redwood semi transparent all in one stain and sealer. I love how they look and the seat is comfortable without cushions. It does sit low to the ground like an Adirondack chair which is nice.

I bought two of these. The first I’d rate 5/5 in ease of assembly. Fortunately I build furniture and was able to fix the second. The second did not have the seat slats and the holes for the arms and back properly aligned and it would not go together. I had to partially remove the slats, assemble it with slats loose, then reattach slats. It only took me an extra hour, but would have been a major headache for someone unable to diagnose the problem or without time to work it out with the manufacturer.

Each piece is hand crafted, and so comfortable! Makes me happy that I have a hand crafted product!Today you never get a hand crafted product such as these.

Looks great. It is comfortable even though the back is quite erect.

Overall, I like this piece. It's very rustic and a bit rough on some of the logs, but smooth and pretty much sliver-free around the seat, back and armrest areas. Several of the logs had long cracks in them - it explains that this is normal and doesn't harm the structural integrity. If you want a completely finished look, this is not the chair for you. If you want something natural, that weathers well and will fit into an outdoor, rustic setting - this will work. The chair is comfortable enough, but the seat is not at all deep (and I'm 5' 3" female). Also, this was a beast to assemble. You may get slivers as you're putting it together. If you don't have some strength (I don't and had to ask my friend to help me assemble it) and an electric screwdriver, then I suggest you get one or borrow one if you buy this. You could do it without the power tool, but it would be painful to hand drill in all of the screws. It's sort of a lincoln-log assembly and you'll need either a rubber mallet, or a hammer with a wood piece (as is suggested in the assembly directions). The screws are provided to reinforce the joints - except for 2 places, no screw holes are drilled. It was an effort assembling this furniture. Worth it, but a real pain. Just think RUSTIC and unfinished. I really like the look of it and it's a small and comfortable size. Two people can fit in this, but not two large people--maybe a couple of medium to small people. Mostly what we'll use it for is for one person, sitting sideways on it with an outdoor pillow. For that, it's perfect.