Despite what others have written, if you're at all familiar with KD (Knock-Down) furniture then you should have no problems with this unit. I was able to assemble it single-handed in a couple of hours. It only took that long because I was taking my time and thinking things through. It's a heavy, sturdy unit which arrived with absolutely no damage. It's going to look great in my office, the finish matching what I already have. It's a lateral unit, precisely what I needed. And I can use the top drawer for legal files and the bottom for letter. The long top surface will serve as the location for some of my networking gear, keeping things nicely organized. A very worthy purchase!