This piece is actually made pretty well. I am more pleased than I expected. Several reviews mentioned difficulty in assembling. However, it's likely just overwhelming for most. I am a 5'2" female and I assembled this alone with no issue. It's just a lot of pieces, so you will need to accept the fact that you need to allot yourself an hour or so to put it together. I probably could've done it faster, but I was watching TV and in no rush. LOVE IT!!