I love the final product BUT it took my 45 year old self 3 hours to build. This wasn’t bad and it went well until you go to put the top on and the holes don’t line up! You were to put dowels where there aren’t holes etc. it went downhill pretty fast from there but I was able to get it “put together” and it is sturdy. It is absolutely beautiful but was a pain to put together. I only had one piece with a small chip and considering shipping et al, it’s in great shape. The dark wood topper is stunning.