To my surprise it came assembled, which was great. The drawers closing is rough and rocky, they do not have any closure mechanism, it is literally just a trail on sides, so it wood rubbing against wood, creating a bumpy ride. I intended this chest to be a nice functional piece to hold our car keys and mail by the entrance door, but I have to rethink my room design now. I will use as nice accent piece somewhere else, as I love the style too much.