Looks nice, but VERY easy to scratch. Count on at least two hours for assembly. Instructions are mostly clear.  Came packaged well, but there were still a few places where the black finish was compromised probably before packaging. Need a black Sharpie marker to camouflage those places. We spent another $26 on a high quality black shelf liner to help protect the fragile finish. We would buy it again at this price point, but be aware that if you need something for long-term use, and want it to look good for the long haul, this is probably not what you're looking for. Spend $1000+ if you want real wood that will look good for decades.