It took my husband and me one hour to assemble, with some distractions. He and I both found it to be sturdy and well-made. The box had a couple of gashes in it when it arrived, but every separate piece was individually wrapped and nothing was damaged. All the parts were there—every screw and washer. The doors did take a bit of finessing but just be patient and they’ll close smoothly with the right amount of adjusting. I ordered the browner finish (not the cherry) and it’s a middle tone, not too light or dark. I wanted a midcentury inspired piece of furniture that looked like it came from West Elm. At about 1/3 the cost, I’m really happy with this console.