Once assembled it's a really nice piece, but assembly was a bit of an issue. First, I am one person, but I would recommend two people to put this together well. It took me 3 hours. Partially, this is because of vague instructions and some faulty materials. Because instructions were so nonspecific, I would often have to undo and start a section again. Additionally, a screw and a plastic screw insert were faulty (they weren't vital, so I just left them out), and the mini screwdriver that came with this piece didn't actually fit any of the screws. One small piece was bent, but it wasn't hard to mold back into shape. Despite these issues, the finished product is attractive, sturdy, and worth the money. I do recommend, but make sure you have your own toolkit just in case.