It was a bonus that this cute little couch table opened and had the ability to be propped up! It was easy to put together, but it comes with an Allen wrench that had a Phillips head screw driver on it that was too small for me to get much leverage on.  I just used my own screwdriver.  It slips under my couch nicely and I can hide my remotes in it.  The only disappointing part was the finish on the wood. It you want to use it for holding a drink or plate, you’ll want to protect with something.