The Modway chairs arrived assembled. Beautifully stained a walnut color, they look more expensive than actual cost. Even though some past reviews indicated a mismatch in stain color, both chairs matched in color. The only negative to these chairs was the odor. I purchased 2, and they both had a horrible odor to them which lasted a couple months. The odor has finally dissipated. I wish I had 6 more of these chairs -- all matching of course!