This set is a great addition to my house. The look is smooth and refined yet you can use it with several decor options. The set came I assembled, but my husband and I had no problem putting it all together. Assembly was not that difficult if you have the time to spend. I would guess that it took us around 1.65 hours. If you have a drill the assembly will be pretty quick. Although they provide Allen wrenches, this method would take forever!