After reading several reviews, I was a bit reluctant to assemble. My 10 year-old daughter assisted and it took less than five minutes. The two pieces were meticulously wrapped and everything arrived scratch-free. A simple instruction sheet with diagrams and a wrench were also included. The coat rack is beautiful with four large hooks and four smaller hooks. There is also a circular bar for scarves or whatever you'd like to hang and we use it for umbrellas. We love the rustic finish and design.