This is a rich looking piece far more than the price paid. It looks rather high end and like a piece of real furniture.  It assembled fairly easy. I put it together myself, and I am a 60 year old female with moderate tools around the house.  I took my time and it took about a half a day.  It did come damaged on one corner of the top of the unit.  I was able to mask it with some wood filler.  Not a big deal.  Back to the assembly, the instructions were very good and all the pieces were there.  I would just say, lay it out systematically and follow the steps.