The assembly takes some time and patience. However, I'm really pleased with the end result. It has plenty of space and has a beautiful, solid look and feel. I will echo the other reviews that indicate that the drawers rub against each other. The fit is so tight that there is no room between them. I wish that brand had paid attention to this fit as carefully as they seem to have designed the sliders.I may wind up buying a second file cabinet!Cons: Labor-intensive assembly, drawers rub together.