This is a beautiful piece for an item you have to put together. It went together very easily for me. Took about 2 1/2 hours. The only thing I would improve is the back of it. You are given 2 pieces of thin luan which is nailed in but joined with a plastic runner piece in the middle. I would rather a thin piece of wood to nail in. The back bows a bit because its not one piece. I would definitely recommend it.