Straight away, the chair’s packaging gives an idea of its quality - it is well packed, with each piece individually protected, and the parts are heavy and fit well together. Admittedly though, this ...

The last chair you purchased likely arrived fully assembled, but let’s be clear: It didn’t assemble itself. There’s only one chair in the world that can do that, and it’s way too small for you to sit ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Surrounded by tiny screws, planks of wood, and pieces of paper bearing incomprehensible diagrams, we ...