It was a bit harder to assemble than the instructions indicated but I was able to get it done by not tightening the arms to the base before connecting the back. Now that's it's all together - I love it!
Well-built pieces are a bit difficult to assemble by following the instructions if you are doing it alone. Either a second set of hands or laying the chair on its side is necessary to attach the back to the rest of the chair. Materials are nice but being leather it doesn't breathe and can get uncomfortably warm on summer days. So far the lift cylinder is holding up.
The chair was easy to assemble and it is super comfortable. I purchased it for my husband and I have to make him come to bed because he falls asleep in his new chair.