We found the sunbed fairly easy to assemble. The frame is very sturdy nice looking wood. Overall the bed is very nice looking and adds to the tropical look of our yard. The fabric on the bed sags more in the middle than is shown in the picture. I am a bit concerned that it will develop indents from where we lay on it, but that has not happened yet. The canopy can be removed (via unscrewing it) but it does not go up and down.