This is a very unique stylish piece.  It took me about an hour to put together and is was easy enough for one person to do.  You will need help moving it - it's pretty heavy.  The base is very unstable on carpet, but I have it on porcelain tile butted up to a wall.  Just because I have two cats that play hard, I am going to hide an L bracket and bolt it to the wall.  I would hate for my kitties to bump it hard and crush my babies... they can get pretty feisty!  Haven't had guests over yet to see it, but I am expecting some very positive comments.