At first glance, the assembly instructions look daunting - and it would help us baby boomers if the diagrams were a bit larger - but followed carefully, it comes together nicely.  I'd say it was almost 2 hrs assembly nonstop - but that's because I meticulously did the inventory of every piece before assembly (always a good idea) and double or triple-checked that I was putting the right bolt or dowel in the right hole....  a beautiful, sturdy piece of furniture.