Table was fairly easy to put together, but DO NOT go by the directions you can view/print from the product page.  I almost sent this back because I thought I had a defective piece.  Turns out, the directions I printed from the site were incorrect.  On page 5, step 3.5, you do not put the "H" bolts in the side of the short seat.  When I referenced the directions sent in the box, it didn't have that particular step as those bolts are used later in that process, and the construction was completed easily.  Very pretty set and I'm glad I bought it!