Beautiful table! It was very easy to assemble. It took approx 1 hr to assemble. I assembled it myself but needed my husband to help at the end to flip the table over. It is very sturdy and solid. The wood is nice and thick. It is very rustic so the surface is not smooth. However that is the look I was going for. If you want a smooth top this is not for you. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase!