It can be put together by one person but it's easier with two. After getting it assembled I wondered why it didn't feel right when I sat on it. Turned out I had installed the seat backwards. With all the warnings stabled to the bottom in different languages I missed the small notice "FRONT" as well as the "L" and "R". I hope they add something to the instructions to make sure others don't have the same problem. Chair is COMFORTABLE. My cat loves it and will claim it if I'm away for more than a minute. He gives me baleful looks when I move him to HIS bed.
I was very upset at first as I got a faulty chair due to manufacture defect. but staples sent a replacement chair very promptly. the new chair works perfectly and I’m very happy with the new chair.