I was hesitant to buy this pair of chairs because of some of the reviews. I had read how hard they were to put together and even that some people said the holes did not line up. I decided to take a chance and document every step of the purchase. I have included pictures from receiving the box to the finished product. Let me tell you that I am so please with these chairs and the ease of putting them together. They are of the finest quality and so beautiful. The detail is wonderful. The chairs come with two parts the back with the legs attached and the seat witch you have to put the legs on and attach to the top. There is Velcro on the bottom of the seats. First lift the Velcro from the front of the seat, take the legs and screws, that are clearly labeled and the rings that go on them, slide them in positon and you will be able to line them up to place your screws and use the hex tool and tighten. It is best to work on your kitchen table or a table. Now you will see a wooden dowel that goes in the center of the seat and top, line it up it is easy to see, now you will see the two screw places at the bottom, just place the screws in and tighten with your hand. . This is the part that I think many people have a problem with, you have four screws left two at top and two at bottom at the right and left sides. The top and left screws have just a slight angle so tilt the seat from the front and then you can see both the threads the screws go into. Put one in at a time and tighten with your hand, if it is hard to tighten then unscrew and tilt up or down on the seat. You will know it is in when you can easily tighten with your hand. You are ready to now use you hex tool and tighten all the screws. Hope this has helped you.