Very strong piece and looks great. I am using mine as an end table to close the space between the chair and sofa, creating an "L-shape" in my living room. If you intend to use it as an end table, keep in mind it is very low. It sits lower than the arm rests on both the chair and the sofa. This is indeed what I wanted, but may not work for most. I'd say it is about as high as the seat of an average sofa. When I received the shipment, it came without instructions. Luckily, there are only eight parts, and a quick look at a photo of the table and it took be about thirty minutes to assemble alone, without needing instructions. It is very straightforward. All the pegs and screws fit together perfectly, which made assembly easy and the little storage door works well and creates great storage for stuff like coasters. It can be assembled without the bottom legs, if you want a little less height and want the lower table shelf to sit on the floor. Overall a recommended piece!