Easy to assemble. However, I would have like for it to have been a little bigger and for it to have used plywood for the shelving instead of what was used (not even sure what it is) some type of plastic mesh. Also needs something to make the top more durable so it could be used to hold shoes as well. I have others that are like what I described but I got them probably 20 years ago and I can't find them any more.