The directions were pretty straight forward. The chair seems quite sturdy and well constructed. Comfortable chair. I would recommend this chair. The quality and price were both pretty equal and major factors which ensured our decision to purchase this chair.
Staples clearly labels this as a 3 - 5 hour chair and it is noticeable when you sit in the seat as the cushioning bottoms out. Paint had some flaws in it and one of the inserts had damaged threads that prevented the screw from engaging more than two threads. I had to buy a tap and clean out the threads in order to complete the assembly of the chair. Tilt adjustment is negligible. I like the foldup arms as they allow the chair to be pushed closer to the desk. I would not recommend the chair to anyone intending to use it for a full day of office work.