When the box arrived one edge was split open and pieces were falling out.  I was afraid something might be missing but everything was still there.  Be prepared to have wood glue to help put it together.  The glue they sent was old and dried out and would not have been enough anyways. One of the wheels you could tell was old and dirty and had been used before, but you can't see it once put together so we let it go. There are no written directions just pictures.  It was confusing in parts but we eventually got it figured out.  It wasn't too hard to put together but much easier with two people.  Took us about an hour and a half but we are old slow people.  Once it was put together we allowed everything to set and dry overnight before using.  It is just what my son wanted for his TV and we are happy with the quality and design style.  Looks just like the picture.  We will see how well it holds up to daily use but for the price we are happy with our purchase.