Arrived undamaged by shipping in excellent packaging. It took 45" to inventory all the pieces and get them set up in order. Some had small marks or inadequate paint cover, including the top which is disappointing and lost my review one star. It took us about 4 hrs total to construct. Everything was clearly labeled and, except for two places where the diagram was inadequate with blind spots where screws or pegs should go, it was very easy to follow. The pieces all fit together snugly, and the bulbs are quite simple to install and look nice without wires visible from the front. It looks like a you-build-it and not a quality piece of furniture, but for a young person's bedroom it's great.