The coffee table is a solidly built quality piece of furniture as were its matching end tables.  It was very simple to assemble, and almost foolproof.  I really do not know how anyone could have a assembly problem.  I do have one problem with the coffee table that is shared with the end tables.  There are blemishes, or flaws in the stain primarily on the routed edges around the tops of the tables.  I would appreciate a touch up kit to make these areas less noticable, if they remain noticeable at all.